What is the Past Continuous Tense??

 Past Continuous Tense

The past continuous tense is used to talk about actions in progress around a particular time in the past.

·        In 1985, we were living in Canada.

·        At 9.15, Sarah was playing cards.

·        The sun was shining at 10 o’clock.

       Examples

1. I was studying yesterday.
2. They were eating at the restaurant.
3. Sophia was laughing at Steve’s jokes.
4. Children were drinking coffee.
5. Ann was studying while his mother was making dinner.
6. It was raining heavily last night.
7. Last Friday, he was going to the playground.
8.  Students were learning English.     

                                                                                                                           

       Exercise 01

Complete the sentences with a suitable be verb,using the verb with "ing " in the brackets. 

1.      Alice______________ with her brother at home at home. (play)

2.      Patrick and you ______________lunch at the restaurant. (have)

3.      The children ______________some pictures on the wall. (wait)

4.      You______________ television at the pub. (watch)

5.      The postman______________ my door bell. (ring)

6.      Two girls______________ their bikes. (ride)

7.      Last year, I______________ at the new school. (teach)

8.      They______________ their cellphones during class. (use)

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