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How many progressive verb forms are there?

There are four progressive verb forms:

1. Present Progressive: (am/is/are + verb + -ing) - *I am eating.*

2. Past Progressive: (was/were + verb + -ing) - *We were playing.*

3. Future Progressive: (will be + verb + -ing) - *They will be sleeping.*

4. Present Perfect Progressive: (have/has been + verb + -ing) - *She has been working.*

Note: The "Present Perfect Progressive" is sometimes referred to as the "present perfect continuous" depending on the style guide being followed.

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