Past Continuous Tense Quiz
Mastering tenses is an essential part of learning English, and the Past Continuous Tense is one of the most commonly used tenses in daily conversations. Whether you’re describing a past event in progress or talking about two actions happening simultaneously, the past continuous tense is a must-know!
What is the Past Continuous Tense?
The Past Continuous Tense describes actions that were happening at a specific time in the past. It follows this formula:
🔹 Subject + was/were + verb (-ing)
Examples:
✅ I was reading a book at 8 PM yesterday.
✅ They were playing football when it started to rain.
✅ She was cooking while her brother was watching TV.
The past continuous tense is often used with past simple tense when an action was interrupted.
Example:
🕒 I was sleeping when the phone rang.
When to Use Past Continuous Tense?
1️⃣ To describe an action happening at a specific time in the past.
- Example: At 10 AM, I was working on my project.
2️⃣ For two past actions happening at the same time.
- Example: While I was watching TV, my sister was studying.
3️⃣ When an action in progress is interrupted by another action.
- Example: They were driving when the accident happened.
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