Verb of Motion Aspect проходи-/пройд- "pass by, through"

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 проходи-|пройд- are demonstrated. Click the scene to watch it, the complete the exercise below.

Explain the use of each of the verbs in the subtitles of the movie. Choose the aspect of the motion which is repreated, which is continuing, or whose completion is implied.
Word in the Movie	Type of Action
1. Игорь сейчас проходит мимо театра. Igor is walking past the theater now.	Repeated продолжающее законченное
2. Игорь уже прошёл мимо театра. Igor already walked past the theaater.	Repeated продолжающее законченное
3. Игорь скоро пройдёт мимо театра. Igor soon will walk past the theater.	Repeated продолжающее законченное
4. Игорь часто проходит мимо театра. Igor often walks past the theater	Repeated продолжающее законченное
Questions? Review here the rules of Verbal Aspect.

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