T h u r s d a y , J a n u a r y 1 9 th 2 0 2 3

two actions happening at

ongoing action in the past
the same time

interrupted action in the

past

was/were - ing
 Statements

Affirmative Subj. Verb be (past) Verb (-ing form) Complement

 Madelyn was buying a new pair of shoes for her birthday.

 I was listening to a nice song yesterday.
 They were going to the park in the afternoon.

Negative Subj. Verb be (past) not Verb (-ing form) Complement

 Johnny was not leaving home.

 I was not studying French last semester.
 You were not watching a movie with her last night.
 Questions

Yes / No Verb be (past) Subj Verb (-ing form) Complement ?

 Were you having an exam yesterday?

 Was Jenny talking to her friend at the party last night?
 Were your friends going to the movies last night?

Wh Wh Word Verb be (past) Subj Verb (-ing form) Complement ?

 What were you doing during the weekend?

 When were you taking swimming lessons?
 Where was Fabiola going on vacations?
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