Past Continuous — Sentences and Questions

Build statements, negatives, and questions.

Positive sentences

Cindy was reading at five yesterday.

Negative sentences

Cindy was not watching television.

Yes / No questions

Was Cindy reading at five?

WH questions

What was everyone doing yesterday at five?

Question reminder

Move the first helping verb before the subject. In Simple Past, use did + subject + V1. Subject questions such as “Who arrived?” have their own pattern.

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A quick check

A wrong answer is a chance to learn. Use the hint and try again.