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Past Continuous Tense

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  • Do we use the Past Continuous with state verbs?
    No, not usually
  • What is the formula for the Past Continuous?
    was/were + Ving
  • What do we use the Past Continuous for?
    for actions which are in progress at a certain time, for actions which are interrupted, for two actions happening at the same time, for polite request
  • Give an example of Past Continuous.
    (answers may vary)
  • Do we often use the Past Simple for short actions that interrupt the Past Continuous?
    Yes, we do
  • Do we usually use the Past Continuous with repeated actions?
    No, we don't
  • Is it true or false that the Past Continuous can make you sound more polite?
    It's true
  • Is it true or false that we don't use 'while' before the long action?
    It's false
  • How do we use "while" and "when" with the Past Continuous?
    "while" is used before long action and "when" is used before short action
  • I was walking when I tripped and fell VS I was walking while I tripped and fell. Which one is correct?
    I was walking when I tripped and fell.
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