Question

10examples of past progressive tense

Answer 1

Before the examples let me explain you what exactly is past progressive tense.

Past continuous tense is also often called past progressive tense. It is used to :
1. Indicate an action going on when another action took place

2. emphasize that two actions were taking place at the same time

3. show that an action/activity was being done over a certain period

4. to show disapproval

Now let me tell the examples:
1. Rohan was dancing on the table when I entered the restaurant.

2. Sujal was studying while Ritu was playing.

3. Ratan was working hard all last week.

4. Rohan was always asking for favours.

5. Ritu was always irritating her brother at home.

6. The students in the hall were making noise while we were studying.

7. I was listening to the radio when he entered my room.

8. Rohan was watching television while I was sleeping.

9. Raja was studying when I entered the room.

10. Ayushi was jogging when I left the terrace.

Answer 2

$\large{ \bf Past \: Progressive\:tense : }$

★ Identification :

» Continuity of past work.
» Was / were + v⁴

★ Rules :

Affirmative » Sub + was / were + v⁴ + object
Negative » Sub + was / were + not + v⁴ + object
Interrogative » Was / Were + sub + v⁴ + object + question mark (?)

$\large{ \bf Examples : }$

◾️He was going to school.
◾️We were playing games.
◾️She was singing song .
◾️They were writing a letter.
◾️We were talking in school.
◾️She was going to school.
◾️They were playing football.
◾️He was completing his work.
◾️She was dancing well.
◾️I was going to Patna.