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Past Continuous

A2

Describe actions in progress in the past.

Explanation

Structure: Subject + was/were + verb-ing.

When to use it

Setting the scene and interrupted actions in the past.

Examples

  • I was reading when she called.
  • They were playing football at five.

Common mistakes

  • Using the past continuous for finished actions.
  • Mixing was/were.

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