Past simple/past continuous

Front

What is the structure of the past continuous tense?

Back

was/were + gerund (ing)

Front

Which sentence is an example of past continuous?

Back

I was speaking with you.

Front

Fill in the blanks: I .... a noise while I .... to sleep.

Back

heard / was trying

Front

When is 'while' used in relation to past continuous?

Back

Before past continuous.

Front

Complete the sentence: While I ....... a shower, the lights went out.

Back

was having.

Front

What is the past simple form of 'speak'?

Back

spoke.

Front

What is the past simple form of 'try'?

Back

tried.

Front

What auxiliary verbs are used in the past continuous tense?

Back

was and were.

Front

How do you form a negative sentence in past continuous?

Back

Subject + was/were + not + gerund (ing).

Front

What is the difference between past simple and past continuous?

Back

Past simple describes completed actions; past continuous describes ongoing actions in the past.