Concetti Chiave
- The Past Continuous tense is used to describe temporary actions that were ongoing in the past, indicating that an event was in progress at a specific time.
- This tense is effective for setting the scene in a story told in the past, although the main actions of the story should use the Past Simple tense.
- Past Continuous can also convey a change of mind, illustrating how plans might have shifted over time.
- It can be used to make polite requests when paired with words like "wondering" or "hoping," adding a courteous tone.
- Examples demonstrate its use in expressing ongoing past actions, changes in decisions, and polite inquiries.
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Uso del past continuous
It is used to talk about temporary actions from the past. Past Continuous suggests that an event
was in progress around a particular time in the past.
Ex: I was hoping my new neighbor was friendly, but when I went to welcome her to town, I felt she
was being very rude when she yelled at me to go away.
ex: At daylight yesterday around six o'clock in the morning, she was already working even though she
wasn't feeling well.
2.
Descrivere ambientazioni e cambiamenti
You can use Past Continuous to describe the setting of a story told in the past. For the main
action of the story, however, use Past Simple.
Ex: It was raining lightly and the skies were turning grey. It wasn't looking like a very nice day. Then
all of a sudden, a rainbow appeared and the weather cleared.
Similarly, Past Continuous is used to show you have changed your mind.
Ex: Steven was going to study at Oxford, but he decided on Cambridge instead because they gave him
a scholarship.
Ex: Layla was caring for elderly people in their homes. She was feeding them and giving them their
bath. Now she is working in a hospital because the money is better.
3.
Richieste educate con past continuous
In addition, Past Continuous can be used to make a polite request, usually with the words
wondering or hoping.
Ex: I was wondering if you would come forward and volunteer to work the extra shift this week. Alan
was planning on working, but now he is too busy.
Ex: My mom was hoping you could feed our cats again this week. We are going on vacation and need
someone to care for them.
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