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Grammar explained: past continuous

Grammar · Past continuous · Kids · Flyers · 20 min. Was and were + -ing: what people were doing at a time in the past. Children read the rule, complete sentences and find the mistakes.

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Was and were + -ing: what people were doing at a time in the past. Children read the rule, complete sentences and find the mistakes.

Level
Kids · Flyers · Young learners – Flyers (A2)
Category
Grammar
Topic
Past continuous
Time
About 20 minutes
Exercises
Grammar explanation box, Gap-fill, True / False, Speaking / writing task
Answer key
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On the sheet

  • Grammar explanation box: At eight o'clock I was having breakfast.
  • Gap-fill: Write was or were and the -ing form.
  • True / False: Are the sentences correct? Circle yes or no.
  • Speaking / writing task: What were you doing yesterday at these times? Write.