Past Progressive
English Grade 5 (Top Goal 2) · Unit 5: Storylines · Lesson 2 · Term 2
Also known as: Past continuous
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Lesson questions (13)
- ____ you studying last night?
Answer: Were - He ____ watching the movie.
Answer: wasn't - We ____ studying!
Answer: were - I ____ reading a mystery at 8 o'clock.
Answer: was - They ____ making a storyboard all afternoon.
Answer: were - She was ____ a cartoon.
Answer: watching - "Were they acting?" "Yes, they ____."
Answer: were - "Was he sleeping?" "No, he ____."
Answer: wasn't - The past progressive is formed with was/were + ____.
Answer: verb + ing - What ____ you doing at 6 p.m. yesterday?
Answer: were - It ____ raining when I woke up.
Answer: was - Choose the correct sentence.
Answer: We were laughing at the comedy. - I wasn't ____ to the teacher.
Answer: listening
About this lesson
“Past Progressive” is from English Grade 5 (Top Goal 2) (Unit 5: Storylines) and has 13 questions with answers. Sample questions: “____ you studying last night?” and “He ____ watching the movie.”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: Were · wasn't · were · was · watching · verb + ing · We were laughing at the comedy. · listening
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
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Questions about this lesson
How do we form the Past Progressive?
We use was or were + verb with ing: He was watching the movie.
How do we make it negative and ask questions?
We make it negative with wasn't or weren't: He wasn't watching. We ask: Were you studying last night?
When do we use was and when do we use were?
was with I, he, she and it, and were with you, we and they.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Complete the sentence, Match Up, Matching pairs and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.