Parallel Actions in Past Continuous Tense

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What are parallel actions in the Past Continuous Tense?

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2 or more continuous, ongoing actions happening at the same time.

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What is the purpose of a time indicator in parallel actions?

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It shows when the main continuous action was taking place.

Front

Provide an example of parallel actions in Past Continuous Tense.

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I was watching a movie while my brother was sleeping.

Front

What tense are all parallel actions in?

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Past Continuous.

Front

What is the main continuous action in the sentence: 'I was watching a movie while my brother was sleeping'?

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I was watching a movie.

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What is the time-indicator action in the sentence: 'I was watching a movie while my brother was sleeping'?

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My brother was sleeping.

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How do we express parallel actions in Past Continuous?

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Both actions are in Past Continuous, with one serving as a time indicator.

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What does it mean for actions to be 'ongoing' in the context of Past Continuous?

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It means the actions are incomplete and happening over a period of time.

Front

Can you give another example of parallel actions in Past Continuous?

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While my brother was sleeping, I was watching a movie.

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What is the significance of using 'when' or 'while' in parallel actions?

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They indicate the time relationship between the main action and the time-indicator action.