What is the Past Continuous Tense?
The Past Continuous Tense

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The Past Continuous Tense describes actions that were ongoing in the past. It is formed using 'was/were' + the verb ending in -ing.
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How do you form the Past Continuous Tense for singular subjects?
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For singular subjects, use 'was' + verb(-ing). Example: 'She was reading.'
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How do you form the Past Continuous Tense for plural subjects?
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For plural subjects, use 'were' + verb(-ing). Example: 'They were playing.'
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What is the structure of a negative sentence in the Past Continuous Tense?
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The structure is 'was/were not' + verb(-ing). Example: 'He was not sleeping.'
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What is the structure of a question in the Past Continuous Tense?
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The structure is 'Was/Were' + subject + verb(-ing)? Example: 'Were you studying?'
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When do we use the Past Continuous Tense?
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We use it to describe actions that were happening at a specific time in the past or to set the scene in a story.
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What is an example of a sentence using the Past Continuous Tense?
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Example: 'I was watching TV when the phone rang.'
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