Simple past vs past continuous
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the simple past tense used for?
Back
For an action that started and ended in a concrete moment of the past.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the past continuous tense used for?
Back
To describe an action that was ongoing in the past.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Complete the sentence: When he opened the window, it __________ (snow).
Back
was snowing.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Complete the sentence: We were walking in the mountains when we_________ (see) a strange animal.
Back
saw.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Complete the sentence: She missed the bus because she __________ (argue) with one of her friends.
Back
was arguing.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Complete the sentence: How many people __________(stand) in front of the company when she arrived?
Back
were standing.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the structure of the simple past tense for regular verbs?
Back
Base verb + -ed (e.g., walk -> walked).
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