Question

We were reading the newspaper in the library.
(change the following sentences in negative and interrogative) [past continuous tense}

Answer 1

Answer:

We weren't reading the newspaper in the library

Explanation:

negative always comes in not ,no weren't etc.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The verb form 'have been reading' expresses the present perfect continuous tense, as it refers to an action that began in the past and is still continuing during the present. Also, it follows the verb structure of the Present Perfect continuous tense:

have been + present participle (reading)

Hence option D is correct.

Option A: Simple present tense refers to a daily habit, or a universal truth. It is of the form: base verb (walk, talk, plays, etc.). The action here is not a habit.

Option B: Present perfect tense indicates an action that began in the past and has just completed. But the action here has not completed.

Option C: Present continuous tense indicates an action continuing in the present, but does not indicate that it began in the past.

Hence options A, B and C are incorrect.