Verbs of motion with prefixes typically have two aspectual forms. The imperfective aspect, as usual, indicates either continuing action (Progressive) or repetitive action (Iterative). The perfective aspect, as usualy, indicates action which has either been finished or will be finished. In the following scene the aspects of the prefixed verb of motion подходи- и выходи-. Watch the movie, then try the exercises below.

Explain the use of each of the verbs in the subtitles of the movie. Choose the aspect of the motion which is repreated (Iterative), which is continuing (Progressive), or whose completion is implied.

Word in the Movie	Type of Action
1. Профессор Бирд выходит из дворца. Professor Beard is coming out of the palace.	Repeated Continuing Completed
2. Профессор уже вышёл из дворца. Professor Beard already came out of the palace.	Repeated Continuing Completed
3. Сейчас профессор Бирд подойдёт к нам. Professor Beard will approach us shortly.	Repeated Continuing Completed
4. Мы никогда на подходим к профессору Бирду. We never approach Professor Beard.	Repeated Continuing Completed
Questions? Review here the rules of Verbal Aspect.

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