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Grammar Check Exercise

Past Continuous for Background and Parallel Actions

Use the past continuous for background, temporary past situations, interrupted activities, and parallel actions.

Interactive exercise

Past Continuous for Background and Parallel Actions

Answer 6 questions about this grammar point.

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  1. 1.

    Which statement best explains Past Continuous for Background and Parallel Actions?

  2. 2.

    Which sentence correctly demonstrates the main point in Past Continuous for Background and Parallel Actions?

  3. 3.

    Which revision best addresses this example in the lesson context: “They were discuss the plan.”

  4. 4.

    Which option is accurate in the context taught in this lesson?

  5. 5.

    Which revision best addresses this example in the lesson context: “When I was arriving, everyone left.”

  6. 6.

    Which revision best addresses the final example from this lesson?