A Quiz About Past Continuous

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- They were drinking tea at 8.30.
- They weren't having breakfast.
- They were standing in the kitchen.
- She was wearing a blue jumper.

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Explore the past continuous tense with this engaging quiz! Answer questions about activities at specific past times, sharpening your understanding and use of English grammar. Perfect for learners aiming to improve their language skills.

2.
- They were watching a film until 9.10.
- They were sitting in a pub at 9.10.
- They were driving their cars at 9.10.
- They were eating pop corn at 9.10.
Correct Answer

A. They were watching a film until 9.10.

Explanation

We can't see whether they were eating or not.

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3.
- Martin and Steve were studying together at 7.
- They were drinking beer at 7.
- They were sitting on a couch while they were studying.
- They were travelling by bus while they were studying.
Correct Answer

A. Martin and Steve were studying together at 7.
4.
- Peter was going somewhere at 5.
- He was standing by the window at 5.
- He was sleeping at 5.
- He was wearing a blue hat at 5.
Correct Answer

A. Peter was going somewhere at 5.
5.
- The woman was sitting while she was waiting for the bus.
- The woman was reading a newspaper at th bus stop.
- The woman was talking to another woman.
- The woman was holding her bag in her hand.
Correct Answer

A. The woman was reading a newspaper at th bus stop.
6.
- Sarah was knitting at 4.50.
- Sarah was sitting in an armchair while she was reading.
- She was wearing black shoes at 4.50.
- Sarah was reading a book which had a blue cover.
Correct Answer

A. Sarah was sitting in an armchair while she was reading.
7.
- Peter and Sam was having lunch at 1.35.
- Peter and Sam were eating lunch at 1.35.
- Peter and Sam weren't eating at 1.35.
- Peter and Sam were jogging at 1.35.
Correct Answer

A. Peter and Sam were eating lunch at 1.35.
8.
- April was dancing at 1.15 yesterday.
- April wasn't listening to music.
- Mary was sitting on the floor.
- Mary was drinking a cup of tea while she was listening to music.
Correct Answer

A. Mary was sitting on the floor.
9.
- The child were sleeping at midnight.
- Paul, Sam and Sarah were lying in their beds at midnight.
- The children were running in the park at 12.
- The child was neating a pizza in his bed.
Correct Answer

A. Paul, Sam and Sarah were lying in their beds at midnight.
10.
- They were walking in a forrest at 6.45.
- They were hiking in a wood.
- They were sitting on a bench.
- They were writing a letter.
Correct Answer

A. They were hiking in a wood.
11.
- She was repairing the car at 9.
- Sam was working at 9 o'clock.
- Sam was having breakfast at 9.
- Sam wasn't wearing glasses.
Correct Answer

A. Sam was working at 9 o'clock.
12.
- The students were the homework at 6 o' clock.
- The students was writing a letter at 6 pm.
- Sarah was sticking a stamp on the letter.
- They weren't writing with a pen.
Correct Answer

A. The students were the homework at 6 o' clock.
13.
- He was playing the drums at 1.35.
- The girl wasn't playing some music.
- She was sitting behind her drums.
- She was listening to classical music at 1.35.
Correct Answer

A. She was sitting behind her drums.
14.

Answer the following questions:1. What were you doing at 6 o'clock this morning?2. What was your mother doing yesterday while you were studying?3. What were you doing at noon yesterday?