Past Continuous - Grammar Question Writing
Practise past continuous at A2 level by completing questions, writing personal answers and putting words in order. Includes a model, partner practice and a separate key with sample answers and guidance on alternatives.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Model and grammar reminder
- Question completion and personal answers
- Word-order practice
- Answer key with sample responses and teacher guidance
Ask what was happening at a particular past time.
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Page 2 of 2 · Answer key · A4 printable PDF
A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Give learners page 1 and keep the teacher key on page 2 separate. Personal answers in the key are examples, not required responses.
- Complete the were/was questions about activities, sleep, food, location, clothing and a friend's work.
- Answer with was/were plus -ing and a clear past moment.
- Reorder the seven-o'clock, rain and conversation-partner questions.
Support and extension
Use a yesterday timeline. Check was with singular subjects and were with you; an imagined account avoids pressure to remember exact details.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
