Past Continuous Tense
This page introduces the Past Continuous Tense, which is used to describe ongoing actions in the past. It explains the formation and usage of this tense, as well as its relationship with the Simple Past Tense.
Definition: The Past Continuous Tense is formed using "was/were" + the present participle −ingform of the main verb.
Example: I was going to the park. / You were watching a movie when I saw you.
The page highlights the use of "when" and "while" to connect Past Continuous and Simple Past actions. It also introduces the structure "used to" for describing past habits or states that are no longer true.
Highlight: "Used to" is employed for actions that were true in the past but are not true now.
Example: We used to play marbles when we were children.
The page concludes with examples of affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences using "used to," providing a comprehensive overview of this structure.