Practice Past Continuous - 2.6 | Module 1: Foundations of English Grammar (Language) | ICSE Grade 8 English
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2.6 - Past Continuous

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Formulate the Past Continuous form for 'to play' - 'I ____.'

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the structure 'was/were + verb-ing'

Question 2

Easy

Create a negative sentence: 'They ____ (not dance).'

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember to add 'not' after 'were.'

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which of the following is the correct Past Continuous form for 'I (work)'?

  • I is working
  • I was working
  • I were working

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the structure involves 'was/were + verb-ing'.

Question 2

True or False: The Past Continuous can be used to describe ongoing actions that were interrupted.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider scenarios where something interrupts another action.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Create a complex sentence in Past Continuous showing two simultaneous actions.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use 'while' to connect the two actions.

Question 2

Write a narrative where you describe what you were doing when something unexpected happened.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about including an action that was interrupted.

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