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Progressive tense
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progressieve tijd, progressieve aspect
(grammar) a verb tense that is used to indicate an ongoing state or action
What is "progressive tense"?
Progressive tense is a grammatical form used to describe actions that are ongoing or in progress at a specific time. It emphasizes the continuity of an action rather than its completion. In English, the progressive tense is formed using the appropriate form of the verb "to be" followed by the present participle of the main verb, which typically ends in "-ing." For example, in the sentence "They are studying," the phrase "are studying" indicates that the action is currently happening. Progressive tense is important for conveying actions that are actively occurring, providing clarity in both spoken and written communication.
progressive tense
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Voorbeeld
The difference between the simple and progressive tenses often involves the focus on the duration or continuity of an action.
The teacher explained that the progressive tense is used to describe actions that are ongoing.
