LESSON 6
PAST SIMPLE and PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE
USES
You will be able to see the different uses of the PAST CONTINUOUS and SIMPLE PAST TENSE. Read them carefully.
1. COMPLETED ACTION IN THE PAST
This use explains that an action occurred in the past.
- Sentences are written in SIMPLE PAST TENSE.
2. INTERRUPTED ACTION
This use explains that one action (Action # 1 or First action) was happening and it was interrupted by another action (Action # 2 or Second action).
- Action # 1 or First action is in PAST CONTINUOUS
TENSE.
- Action # 2 or Second action is in SIMPLE PAST
TENSE.
- Linking word or connector: "WHEN".
- The order of the sentences doesn't change the intention.
Example:
I was reading a book
WHEN the telephone rang
or
The telephone rang
WHEN I was reading a book
3. SIMULTANEOUS ACTION
This use explains that two or more actions occurred at the same time in the past.
- Sentences are written in PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE.
- Linking word or connector: "WHILE" or "WHEN".
4. SEQUENCE OF ACTIONS
This use explains that the actions occurred one after another, the actions are in sequence.
- Sentences are written in SIMPLE PAST TENSE.
- Linking word or connector "AND".
5. ACTION IN THE MIDDLE
This use explains that the actions occurred in a specific moment of the past.
- Sentences are written in PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE.
6. ACTIONS WHICH WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN
This use explains that the actions occurred only once, and they won't happen again.
- Sentences are written in SIMPLE PAST
TENSE.
LET'S WATCH A VIDEO
2. Video # 2 will be provided by your teacher.
let's practice
Follow the intructions and practice with your teacher. Use your notebook to do this exercise.
- Create sentences according to the images and the uses:
