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Definition of the Present 01

Progressive Tense (Nominal)

Present progressive nominal do not have a verb,

but instead use to be (am, is, are) followed by

being and a complement (noun, adjective, or

adverb). In these sentences, being does not have

the meaning of “in progress” as in verbal

sentences, but rather implies the meaning of

“pretense” or “unusual attitude.”