Gold Experience A2+ - Unit 3

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What is 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' + verb-ing. Example: 'I was reading.'

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When do we use 'was' in sentences?

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We use 'was' for singular subjects in the past tense. Example: 'He was playing soccer.'

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When do we use 'were' in sentences?

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We use 'were' for plural subjects and the pronoun 'you' in the past tense. Example: 'They were studying.'

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What does 'get better' mean?

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'Get better' means to improve or become healthier. Example: 'I hope you get better soon.'

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What does 'take part' mean?

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'Take part' means to participate in an activity or event. Example: 'I want to take part in the competition.'

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What is the simple past tense?

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The simple past tense describes actions that were completed in the past. It is formed by using the past form of the verb. Example: 'I walked to school.'

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What is the difference between 'saw' and 'was seeing'?

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'Saw' is the simple past tense, indicating a completed action. 'Was seeing' is the past continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action in the past.

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What does 'waiting for' mean?

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'Waiting for' means to stay in one place until someone or something arrives. Example: 'I was waiting for my friend.'

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What is the structure of a sentence in the past continuous tense?

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The structure is: Subject + was/were + verb-ing. Example: 'She was dancing at the party.'

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What does 'have' mean in the context of participation?

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In this context, 'have' means to possess or take part in something. Example: 'I have a chance to win.'