A terrible flight

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What is the past perfect continuous tense?

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The past perfect continuous tense is used to show that an action was ongoing in the past before another action occurred. It is formed using 'had been' + present participle (verb+ing).

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Provide an example of the past perfect continuous tense.

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Example: 'They had been chatting for an hour before the flight started.'

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What is the past simple tense?

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The past simple tense is used to describe actions that were completed in the past. It is formed using the past form of the verb.

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Provide an example of the past simple tense.

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Example: 'The flight took off at 3 PM.'

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What is the past perfect tense?

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The past perfect tense is used to indicate that an action was completed before another action in the past. It is formed using 'had' + past participle.

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Provide an example of the past perfect tense.

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Example: 'The engine had stopped before the plane landed.'

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What is the difference between 'was staring' and 'stared'?

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'Was staring' indicates an ongoing action in the past, while 'stared' indicates a completed action.

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What does 'realized' mean in the context of a narrative?

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'Realized' means to become aware of something or to understand something clearly.

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What is the significance of using the past perfect tense in storytelling?

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The past perfect tense helps to clarify the sequence of events, showing which action occurred first.

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What is the role of context in understanding verb tenses?

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Context helps determine which verb tense to use, as it provides information about the timing and nature of actions.