Past Progressive and Alibis

The video features a series of interrogations regarding a theft on March 20th, with Mr. Wilson, Earth Man, and Mrs. Thompson providing alibis. The latter part of the video explains the past progressive tense, illustrating its use in different scenarios, such as interrupted actions, actions in progress at a specific time, and simultaneous actions.

What was Mr. Wilson's initial claim about his whereabouts on March 20th at 11 o'clock?

• He was at home doing accounting.

• He was at work.

• He was at the shopping mall.

• He was visiting a friend.

Who did Mr. Wilson say could corroborate his alibi?

• His brother

• His friend

• His wife

• His neighbor

What was Mr. Earth Man's alibi for the time of the theft?

• He was shopping.

• He was on a mission saving a cat.

• He was at home.

• He was at work.

What evidence did Mr. Earth Man provide to support his alibi?

• A receipt

• A video recording

• A witness statement

• A photograph

What did Mrs. Thompson do after breakfast on March 20th?

• Went to work

• Visited a friend

• Started grading exams

• Went to the mall

What did Mrs. Thompson mention about her trip to the mall?

• She bought a ring.

• She was bumped into by a man.

• She lost her wallet.

• She saw a friend.

What is the past progressive tense used for?

• Hypothetical actions

• Actions completed in the past

• Actions in progress at a specific time in the past

• Future actions

In the past progressive, what does the interruption usually use?

• Present continuous

• Simple past

• Future tense

• Past perfect

Which of the following is an example of past progressive for a specific time?

• I was eating when the phone rang.

• I was studying at 10 o'clock.

• I will be working tomorrow.

• I have been reading.

What is an example of simultaneous actions in past progressive?

• I have cooked and cleaned.

• I was cooking while he was cleaning.

• I cooked and then cleaned.

• I will cook while he cleans.