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Past continuous: always for annoying habits (He was always losing his keys)

Grammar · Past continuous · B1 · 20 min. Use was / were always + -ing to complain about annoying habits in the past, in stories about old roommates.

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Use was / were always + -ing to complain about annoying habits in the past, in stories about old roommates.

Level
B1
Category
Grammar
Topic
Past continuous
Time
About 20 minutes
Exercises
Grammar explanation box, Reading text, Gap-fill, Word order, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
Answer key
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On the sheet

  • Grammar explanation box: Was always + -ing
  • Reading text: Read about three old flatmates.
  • Gap-fill: Complete the sentences with was / were always and the verb.
  • Word order: Put the words in order.
  • Speaking / writing task: Describe an annoying habit.
  • Writing lines: Write your answer here.

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