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What is the main use of the past continuous?
What is the main use of the past continuous?
- To talk about activities in progress in a moment in the past (correct)
- To talk about activities that haven't started yet
- To describe scenes in a story
- To describe finished actions in the past
Which sentence demonstrates the use of past simple with past continuous to show an interrupted action?
Which sentence demonstrates the use of past simple with past continuous to show an interrupted action?
- I was running for the bus when I fell and cut my knee. (correct)
- It was autumn and the leaves were falling from the trees.
- I was playing basketball at 3 pm.
- Amelia found five euros when she was looking for her school bag.
Which pair of words is used to connect two actions happening at the same time in the past?
Which pair of words is used to connect two actions happening at the same time in the past?
- Now, then
- Once, twice
- While, when (correct)
- Before, after
In which case would you use 'while' instead of 'when'?
In which case would you use 'while' instead of 'when'?
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Which occupation is not mentioned in the text?
Which occupation is not mentioned in the text?
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When do we use past continuous with 'when'?
When do we use past continuous with 'when'?
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