5 Questions
What tense is used to describe an action that was in progress at a specific point in the past?
The Past Continuous
Which sentence is an example of the Simple Past: 'I ______________ (to study) for my exam yesterday'?
studied
What is the correct form of the verb 'to eat' in the sentence 'At 8 o'clock, I ______________ (to eat) dinner'?
was eating
Which sentence is an example of the Past Continuous: 'I ______________ (to play) soccer when I broke my leg'?
was playing
What is the main difference between the Past Continuous and the Simple Past?
The Past Continuous describes an action in progress, while the Simple Past describes a completed action.
Test your understanding of the past continuous and simple past tenses in English grammar. Identify the correct usage of each tense in sentences and scenarios.
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