Past Progressive

past progressive with "when"

3rd. grade

We use the past progressive to talk about a continuing action in the past. To show that a an acion interrupted another action, whe use when.

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When used in front of a short action

Structure (long action) when (short action) past progressive past simple

Example: I was driving when i got a flat tire. I was taking a bath WHEN the phone rang.

Thank you for your attention and see you next time.