past continuous tense

past continuous tense

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English

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the past continuous tense?

Back

The past continuous tense describes actions that were ongoing in the past. It is formed using 'was' or 'were' + the verb ending in -ing.

2.

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Front

How do you form the past continuous tense for singular subjects?

Back

For singular subjects, use 'was' + verb(-ing). Example: 'He was reading.'

3.

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Front

How do you form the past continuous tense for plural subjects?

Back

For plural subjects, use 'were' + verb(-ing). Example: 'They were playing.'

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the structure of a negative sentence in the past continuous tense?

Back

The structure is 'was/were not' + verb(-ing). Example: 'She was not studying.'

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you ask a question in the past continuous tense?

Back

Invert the subject and 'was/were'. Example: 'Were you sleeping?' or 'Was he working?'

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a sentence using the past continuous tense?

Back

Example: 'I was watching TV when the phone rang.'

7.

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What is the difference between past simple and past continuous?

Back

Past simple describes completed actions, while past continuous describes ongoing actions in the past.

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