Презентація граматичного матеріалу з теми "Past Continuous"

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Usageto describe what someone was doing at a particular point of time - I was working in the garden all day yesterday - Mark was reading all evening - Mum was making hamburgers for us at 7 o’clock last night

two or more actions that were in progress at the same time in the past. I was cooking while my brother was watching TVShe was doing her homework while he was playing computer games. While I was studying, my friends were playing

an action that was in progress in the past that was interrupted by another - I was listening to music when Helen phoned. - We were having dinner when they arrived. - Jane was waiting for the bus when I met her.

giving background information in a story. The birds were singing and the sun was shining. Amy sat down and took out her phone.

habitual actions in the past (repetition and irritation)As a baby, my brother was always making a mess. My first year of college, I was making spelling mistakes all the time. I didn’t like them because they were always complaining.

for planned action I was planning to call John but I didn’t have time = (I was thinking about it)

a polite request with a particular expression “I was wondering if ….”I was wondering if you could help me. I was wondering if it would be possible. I was wondering if after all these years you’d like to meet

My brother was wondering if you could give him a job. She was wondering if we could help her prepare for the party. They were wondering if it were possible to change the schedule. Subject + was/were wondering if + request

My mother was wondering if you wanted to come to dinner at our house tonight. B) I would love to, but I have to work tonight. Tell her I will come another time.

I was wondering if you knew where I could get a nice coat at an affordable price. B) You should try the clothing store on 5th street. I can't remember the name, but it is next to the bank. I will look it up for you. A) Thanks.

Time expressions that are often used with the Past Continuous all day/week/month/year. We were working all day. at ten o’clock last night. She was watching a reality show at ten o’clock last night.yesterday evening/ last Sunday/week. Was it raining yesterday evening?while. While he was going home, it started to rain. John was laughing while Mary was crying.as. As she was not reading a book, Mary came.