PAST CONTINUOUS USES 2 & 3 - JR ELEMENTARY

While I was skiing, an avalanche happened.

• something was happening and another action interrupted

• two simultaneous actions

I was walking to school when the rain started.

• something was happening and another action interrupted

• two simultaneous actions

While June was running, Roy was shooting the the bad guys.

• something was happening and another action interrupted

• two simultaneous actions

As I was sleeping, two thieves were robbing the neighbour at night.

• something was happening and another action interrupted

• two simultaneous actions

As the children were camping near a lake, the teachers were cooking for them.

• something was happening and another action interrupted

• two simultaneous actions

June was sleeping in her bed when the bell rang.

• something was happening and another action interrupted

• two simultaneous actions

I was booking a flight when the electricity went off.

• something was happening and another action interrupted

• two simultaneous actions

While we were going sightseing near the Eiffel Tower, a terrorist attack happened.

• something was happening and another action interrupted

• two simultaneous actions

While I was taking photos, my mother was buying souvenirs.

• something was happening and another action interrupted

• two simultaneous actions

While the students were going to Cordoba, parents were working.

• something was happening and another action interrupted

• two simultaneous actions