Past progressive

Das past progressive existiert im Deutschen nicht. Im Englischen wird mit dieser Zeitform der Ablauf einer Handlung in der Vergangenheit betont.

Bildung:

Übung:
1.) He _________ (listen) to the radio while he __________ (prepare) breakfast.

2.) While we ___________ (wait), we _____________ (do) crossword puzzles.

3.) My friends ___________ (watch) the match on TV.

4.) I _________ (read) a book.

5.) Where ______ Susan _______ last year (live)?

6.) Who _________home at 8 am (drive)?

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answers:

_{1.) He was listening to the radio while he was preparing breakfast.}

_{2.) While we were waiting, we were doing crossword puzzles.}

_{3.) My friends were watching the match on TV.}

_{4.) I was reading a book.}

_{5.) Where was Susan living last year?}

_{6.) Who was driving home at 8 am?}