Question

The children were frightened because it (get

dark). (Use Past Continuous Tense)​

Answer 1

Answer:

The children were frightened because it was getting dark

Explanation:

Past Continuous= Subject+be verb+verb(ing)+rest

Answer 2

The children were frightened because it was getting dark.

• It is also known as the progressive tense
• It refers to a continuous activity or situation that occurred at a previous time.
• For example - It was raining yesterday.
• In the given sentence, as the day progressed it was becoming dark, hence the kids were afraid.
• Thus, the correct sentence is - The children were frightened because it was getting dark.

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