The document provides instruction on using the past continuous tense in English. It gives examples of affirmative, negative, and question sentences using the past continuous form. It also lists homework assignments for the week, including practicing reading and grammar exercises, as well as preparing a 4-5 minute presentation on a fairy tale using the past continuous tense forms studied during the week.
The document provides instruction on using the past continuous tense in English. It gives examples of affirmative, negative, and question sentences using the past continuous form. It also lists homework assignments for the week, including practicing reading and grammar exercises, as well as preparing a 4-5 minute presentation on a fairy tale using the past continuous tense forms studied during the week.
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? Week 1 Activities
Moodle Activities – Tuesday - Thursday
• Homework #2: Reading Practice – Today (Wednesday)
• Homework #3: Grammar Practice
In Class Activity – Mini Presentation - Friday!
• Homework #4: Choose a fairy tale you like, and create a presentation about it. This mini presentation should last from 4 to 5 minutes. Please, remember to use the grammar and vocabulary studied during this week.