Past Progressive Tense

The past progressive tense (also sometimes called "past continuous") is formed by using was/were + main verb + ing, as in, "We were eating dinner when the phone rang."

We use the past progressive tense to talk about actions that were already in progress when another action took place in the past. (At the moment the phone rang, we were already in the process of eating dinner.)

It's also common to use this tense to talk about two on-going actions that were happening simultaneously in the past, as in, "While Axl Rose was perfecting his new album, his fans were waiting anxiously for it to come out."

Finally, we can also use this tense to talk about actions in the past that took place over time, as in, "I couldn't sleep last night because dogs were barking the whole night."

Past Progressive Tense Grammar Quiz

Past Progressive Tense Lessons:

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Philippines

Jehan was studying her lesson when a friend came.

Philippines

While iyse was reading a novel, i was listening to the music.

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

I was sleeping ion my bed when tv showed my favorite movie!

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

i was staring on her and she gave me wink back.

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

i was thinking to my friend while he rang.

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

i bumped to a car when i was contemplating.

Azerbaijan

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Mexico

I couldn’t study last night because my daughter was watching TV

Iraq

hey every one

India

i was having my dinner when somone came

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