Past continuous Tense
Explanatory (Definition)
Past continuous tense expresses action a events in a time before now, which began in the past and is still going on at the time of speaking.
Syntax (structure)
Subject+ was/were +verb 1st form +ing +object.
Note
Subject+ was + verb 1st form + ing
+ object.
He, She, It, I, Singular
Noun.
Note
Subject + were + 1st
form of verb + ing +Object.
They, You, We, Plural
Noun.
Implementing (Example)
Positive Sentence
1) I was writing a
letter.
2) We were learning our
lesson.
3) You were watering to
the Plants.
4) They were collecting
the flock in hill.
5) She was singing a
song.
6) He was taking with his brother on skype.
7) Ahmad was taking exercise.
Syntax (Structure) Negative
Formula
Subject+ was/were+ not +verb 1st
form +ing+ object.
Note
Subject+ was + not + verb 1st form +
ing + object
I , He, She , It Singular Noun
Note
Subject + were + not +
verb 1st form + ing + object.
They , we, you , plural Noun
Examples
1) He was not forgetting
me.
2) She was not pressing
her clothes.
3) Ahmad was not cutting
the plants.
4) They were not getting
well marks.
5) You were not tearing
my clothes.
6) I were not mixing
water on milk.
7) We were not sending
message to him.
Syntax (Structure)
Interrogative
Formula
Was/Were + Subject+ Verb 1stform + ing +
Object?
Note:
Was + Subject + Verb 1stform + ing +
Object?
Note:
Were + Subject + Verb 1stform + ing +
Object?
Examples
1) Was he mending his
shoes?
2) Was she drawing
picture?
3) Was I reciting the
Holy Quran?
4) Was Ibrahim taking
admission in M.A?
5) Were they taking
exercise?
6) Were you acknowledging
this decision?
7) Were we catching the
ball?
Syntax (Structure) Compound
Formula
Was/Were + Subject + not + verb 1st form + ing + Object?
Note
Was + Subject + not + verb 1st
forming + Object?
He, She, It , I , Singular Nou+object?
Note
Were + Subject + not + verb 1st
form + ing + Object?
They , We, you , Plural Noun
Examples
1) Was she not watching
the T.V?
2) Was he not listing
Deewa Radio?
3) Was Ahmad not
selecting for interview?
4) Were they not going
aboard country for higher education?
5) Were you not
transferring the money to me?
6) Were we not abusing to
anyone?
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Examples
1) Why were we not
abusing to him?
2) Who were he arresting
this time?
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