We use the past simple for c_____ actions in the past. I ate lunch at 12.00.
completed
We use the _____ _____ for events in the past which happen for a relatively long time.
past continuous
She was sitting opposite me on the plane. Why are we using the past continuous here?
We use the past continuous for events in the past which happen for a relatively long time.
State verbs describe a state rather than an action. They aren't usually used in the _____ form.
continuous
I didn't know how to speak Portuguese. Why isn't 'know' used in the continuous?
Because it's a state (stative) verb.
I was planning my lessons and listening to music when my husband called. Why is the 'continuous' being used here with the 'past simple'?
To talk about events that were in progress when another shorter action happened
I used to swim 6 hours a day when I was a teen. Why is 'used to' being used here?
to talk about past habits
I didn't used to like eating olives, but now I do. What's wrong with this sentence?
Didn't used to is WRONG. It should be didn't use to.
I had already cleaned my room before mum came home. Why do we use the past perfect?
to show that an event happened BEFORE another event in the past
I used to play with marbles. Is this true now?
No. We use 'used to' for past habits which are no longer true.
USE THE CORRECT PAST FORM: When I was ten my parents _____ (buy) me drums.!
bought (completed action)
USE THE CORRECT PAST FORM: When we were children, we _____(spend)all our summers in Cape Cod.
used to ( past habit which is no longer true)
When I _____(stay) at the hotel in Hawaii, I _____ (learn) how to scuba dive in two days-
was staying; learned/learnt
I _____ (wear) A LOT of make-up, but I don't anymore.
used to wear
Did you _____ ( like) playing with dolls when you were little?
use to like
When I _____(cycle) home from English class, I _____(fall) off my bike.
was cycling; fell
