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Past Continuous

S + was/were + V-ing

Background actions; actions in progress interrupted by a past action.

Components

  • Subject
  • was/were
  • V-ing

Usage Notes

Often used with when/while; set the scene.

Common Mistakes

  • Using Past Simple instead of continuous for background actions

Examples

  • I was cooking when he called.

    Tôi đang nấu ăn thì anh ấy gọi.

  • They were playing football while it was raining.

    Họ đang chơi bóng khi trời đang mưa.

Past Continuous: Uses and Examples | WISE English