A verb tense used to describe ongoing or continuous actions that were happening in the past
It is formed by combining the past tense of the verb "to be" (was/were) with the present participle of the main verb (the verb ending in -ing).
Subject+Past tense of "to be"+Present participle of the main verb
I was playing video games when the phone rang.
They were studying for their exams all night.
I was playing games when the phone rang.
1. Last weekend, while I (study) for my exams, my friends (play) video games.
2. As we (ski) down the mountain, it suddenly (start) snowing heavily.
3. While we (walk) through the charming village, we (meet) some locals who (speak) only German.
4. My family and I (enjoy) a delicious dinner at a local restaurant when it (begin) to snow outside.
5. While my brother and I (build) a snowman, my parents (take) photos of the beautiful snowy landscape.
6. As we (explore) the historic town, a street musician (play) traditional Austrian music.
7. While we (visit) the local market, my sister (buy) a handmade souvenir.
8. Last night, as I (watch) the stars from our balcony, I (realize) how much I (miss) the peacefulness of the mountains.
9. While my family (have) breakfast, I (read) a fascinating book about the history of the region.
10. As we (drive) back from the ski resort, we (sing) along to our favourite songs on the radio.
First Parts (Past Progressive):
1. While I was skiing down the slope,
2. As my family and I were exploring the charming village,
3. While my friends and I were having dinner,
4. As we were riding the chairlift to the mountaintop,
5. While my sister and I were building a snowman,
6. As I was watching the stars from our balcony,
7. While we were visiting the local market,
8. As we were driving back from the ski resort,
9 . While my family was enjoying a meal,
10. As we were walking through the snowy streets,
Second Parts (Past Tense):
A. ...I suddenly had a thought about my hometown.
B. ...I realized how much I missed the peacefulness of the mountains.
C. ...we shared stories and laughed around the campfire.
D. ...we encountered a friendly dog that joined us for a stroll.
E. ...we met a local artist who showcased handmade crafts.
F. ...we spotted shooting stars in the clear night sky.
G. ...we discovered a hidden ice cream shop.
H. ...we reflected on the day's adventures and cherished the memories.
I. ...we reached the summit and marveled at the panoramic views.
J. ...we were interrupted by our parents.
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