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Past continuous tense also talks about an action that was going on in the past while
another began simultaneously.

For example:

Seema was talking when the teacher entered the classroom.
The past continuous tense form of the verb is verb + ing.

A. Fill in the blanks with the past continuous form of the verbs given in brackets.

1. It _____________ when I got up this morning. (rain)
2. We _____________ the last exercise when the bell rang. (do)

3. The children _____________ when I saw them. (play)
4. I _____________ along the street when I met my friend. (walk)

5. They _____________ to God when they got into trouble. (pray)
6. You _____________ when I peeped into your room. (sleep)

7. Rani _____________ the vegetables when she cut her finger. (chop)
8. The mouse _____________ across the room when the cat noticed it. (run)

B. Choose the correct option.

1. We are / were studying in class 4 last year.

2. They are / were playing now.
3. I have / has done my duty.

4. Do / Does your work yourself.
5. We should tell / tells the truth.

6. Some people were / was shouting slogans in the park.
7. I have / am decided to join this institute.

8. He does / did not agree to leave the house last year.
9. Mohan will have to / be work hard to stand first in the class.

10. He was speaking very soft / softly.

C. Tick ( ) the correct option to fill in the gaps.3

1. ________ you refuse to help Mohit yesterday?

a) Has b) Have c) Did

2. ________ I ________ given you your money yet?

a) Has, not b) Have, not c) Did, I

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