Past Progressive

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What is the Past Progressive tense used for?

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The Past Progressive tense is used to describe actions that were ongoing in the past, often in relation to another action.

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How is the Past Progressive tense formed?

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The Past Progressive tense is formed using 'was' or 'were' + the present participle (verb + -ing).

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Provide an example of a sentence in the Past Progressive tense.

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I was reading a book when the phone rang.

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What is the negative form of the Past Progressive tense?

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The negative form is created by adding 'not' after 'was' or 'were' (e.g., 'was not' or 'were not' + verb + -ing).

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How do you form a question in the Past Progressive tense?

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To form a question, invert the subject and 'was' or 'were' (e.g., 'Were you watching TV?').

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What is the difference between the Past Simple and Past Progressive tenses?

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The Past Simple tense describes completed actions, while the Past Progressive describes ongoing actions in the past.

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When is the Past Progressive tense typically used in storytelling?

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It is often used to set the scene or describe background actions that were happening when another action occurred.

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What are some common time expressions used with the Past Progressive tense?

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Common time expressions include 'while,' 'when,' and 'as.'

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Can the Past Progressive tense be used with specific time references?

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Yes, it can be used with specific time references, but it usually emphasizes the ongoing nature of the action (e.g., 'At 5 PM, I was studying').

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What is an example of a negative Past Progressive sentence?

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They were not playing soccer yesterday.