Conditional Progressive

Conditional Progressive
Affirmative	He would be writing.
Negative	He would not be writing.
Interrogative	Would he be writing?
Form	would + be + verb + ing
Uses	action that might take place putting emphasis on the course / duration of the action

Conditional Progressive

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The conditional progressive refers to an action that might take place.

Form

Would + be + present participle

Present participle = Verb + ing (e.g. playing, writing, driving...)


Affirmative

I would be traveling around the world


Interrogative

Would you be watching the match?


Negative

I wouldn't be sleeping all day long?

Use

Conditional progressive is used for actions that might take place and puts emphasis on the course of an action. It is used in the main clause of conditional sentences type 2.

Examples

• If he had a lot of money, he would be traveling around the world.
• If I were free, I would be watching the movie.
• If the music were better, everybody would be dancing.
• I would be having a good time if I met my friends.