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 ходи-|уйд- 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. Миша всегда уходит рано. Misha always leaves early.	Repeated Continuing Completed
2. Сейчас он уходит. Now he is leaving.	Repeated Continuing Completed
3. Он уже ушел. He has already left.	Repeated Continuing Completed
Questions? Review here the rules of Verbal Aspect.

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