1. I was studying for my exam last night.
2. They were playing soccer in the park.
3. She was cooking dinner when the phone rang.
4. We were watching a movie when the power went out.
5. He was driving to work when he got a flat tire.
6. The kids were laughing and playing in the backyard.
7. The teacher was explaining the lesson to the students.
8. They were swimming in the ocean when it started raining.
9. She was reading a book while waiting for her friend.
10. We were talking about our vacation plans.
11. He was working on his computer all day yesterday.
12. The baby was crying loudly in the other room.
13. The students were discussing the project in groups.
14. The dog was barking at the mailman.
15. They were having a picnic by the lake.
16. She was practicing the piano for hours.
17. We were hiking in the mountains when it started snowing.
18. He was painting a picture in his art class.
19. The phone was ringing, but I couldn’t answer it.
20. They were dancing at the party all night.
21. She was knitting a sweater for her nephew.
22. We were waiting for the bus when it arrived.
23. The children were playing with their toys in the living room.
24. He was jogging in the park when he saw a deer.
25. The students were taking notes during the lecture.
26. She was writing a letter to her grandmother.
27. We were exploring the old castle ruins.
28. They were cooking dinner together in the kitchen.
29. He was repairing his car in the garage.
30. The baby was sleeping peacefully in his crib.
31. The workers were building a new house on the street.
32. She was talking on the phone with her best friend.
33. We were listening to music in the car.
34. They were rehearsing for the school play.
35. He was fishing by the riverbank.
36. The rain was falling heavily outside.
37. The students were studying for their final exams.
38. She was trying on different dresses at the store.
39. We were watching a football match on TV.
40. They were planting flowers in the garden.
41. He was mowing the lawn in the backyard.
42. The teacher was giving a presentation to the class.
43. The birds were chirping in the trees.
44. She was baking cookies in the kitchen.
45. We were driving to the beach for our vacation.
46. They were practicing their dance routine in the studio.
47. He was playing the guitar at the café.
48. The baby was crawling on the floor.
49. The firefighters were extinguishing the fire.
50. She was taking photographs of the sunset.
51. We were walking hand in hand along the beach.
52. They were laughing at a funny joke.
53. He was typing an email on his computer.
54. The children were playing hide-and-seek in the backyard.
55. She was jogging in the park with her dog.
56. We were having a barbecue in the backyard.
57. They were studying together at the library.
58. He was painting a beautiful landscape.
59. The rain was pouring down from the sky.
60. The students were presenting their projects in class.
61. She was riding her bike in the park.
62. We were shopping for groceries at the supermarket.
63. They were arguing about the movie they watched.
64. He was fixing a leaky faucet in the bathroom.
65. The baby was babbling and giggling.
66. The workers were constructing a new building.
67. She was singing along to her favorite song.
68. We were playing board games with our friends.
69. They were cheering for their favorite team at the stadium.
70. He was texting on his phone while walking.
71. The cat was chasing a mouse around the house.
72. The rain was creating puddles on the street.
73. She was drawing a picture on her sketchbook.
74. We were waiting in line for tickets to the concert.
75. They were hiking up the mountain trail.
76. He was giving a speech in front of a large audience.
77. The children were building a sandcastle on the beach.
78. She was trying to solve a difficult puzzle.
79. We were driving through the countryside.
80. They were planting trees in the park.
81. He was playing chess with his grandfather.
82. The wind was blowing gently through the trees.
83. The students were working on a science experiment.
84. She was applying makeup in front of the mirror.
85. We were watching a documentary on TV.
86. They were walking their dogs in the park.
87. He was writing a story on his laptop.
88. The waves were crashing against the shore.
89. The birds were flying in the sky.
90. She was practicing yoga in the living room.
91. We were attending a concert at the music hall.
92. They were ice skating on the frozen lake.
93. He was fixing a broken bicycle.
94. The rain was soaking everything outside.
95. The students were participating in a class discussion.
96. She was teaching a dance class to children.
97. We were picnicking in the park.
98. They were taking a guided tour of the museum.
99. He was playing video games with his friends.
100. The fireworks were lighting up the night sky.
101. The baby was babbling happily in her crib.
102. The students were laughing and chatting during the break.
103. The chef was cooking a delicious meal in the kitchen.
104. They were dancing to their favorite songs at the party.
105. The sun was setting as we were walking along the beach.
106. He was running late for his meeting.
107. The dog was chasing its tail in circles.
108. We were waiting patiently for the bus to arrive.
109. She was painting a beautiful landscape on her canvas.
110. They were singing in harmony at the choir rehearsal.
111. The workers were hammering and sawing at the construction site.
112. He was browsing the internet for travel destinations.
113. The children were playing hide-and-seek in the backyard.
114. We were enjoying a leisurely bike ride in the park.
115. She was practicing her dance routine for the upcoming recital.
116. They were knitting blankets for a charity project.
117. The rain was pouring down heavily outside.
118. He was taking a hot shower after a long day.
119. The crowd was cheering loudly at the concert.
120. We were laughing at a funny movie on TV.
121. She was typing a report on her computer.
122. They were hiking up the steep mountain trail.
123. The birds were chirping happily in the trees.
124. He was cleaning his room and organizing his belongings.
125. The cars were honking in the rush hour traffic.
126. We were enjoying a picnic in the park.
127. She was juggling multiple tasks at work.
128. They were rehearsing their lines for the school play.
129. The wind was blowing gently, rustling the leaves.
130. He was sipping a cup of hot tea by the fireplace.

These examples illustrate various activities, events, and situations that were happening in the past with a continuous or ongoing nature.

• I was reading a book.
• They were playing soccer.
• She was singing a song.
• We were cooking dinner.
• He was studying for his exam.
• I was reading a book.
• They were playing soccer.
• She was singing a song.
• We were cooking dinner.
• He was studying for his exam.

• I was not watching TV.
• They were not talking loudly.
• She was not eating cake.
• We were not playing video games.
• He was not sleeping.
• I was not watching TV.
• They were not talking loudly.
• She was not eating cake.
• We were not playing video games.
• He was not sleeping.

• Was I singing a song?
• Were they playing soccer?
• Was she reading a book?
• Were we cooking dinner?
• Was he studying for his exam?
• Was I singing a song?
• Were they playing soccer?
• Was she reading a book?
• Were we cooking dinner?
• Was he studying for his exam?

• Wasn’t I watching TV?
• Weren’t they talking loudly?
• Wasn’t she eating cake?
• Weren’t we playing video games?
• Wasn’t he sleeping?
• Wasn’t I watching TV?
• Weren’t they talking loudly?
• Wasn’t she eating cake?
• Weren’t we playing video games?
• Wasn’t he sleeping?

Wh-questions:

• What were you doing last night?
• Where were they going?
• Why was she crying?
• When were we leaving for the trip?
• How was he learning to play the piano?
• What were you doing last night?
• Where were they going?
• Why was she crying?
• When were we leaving for the trip?
• How was he learning to play the piano?

• You were reading a book, weren’t you?
• They were playing soccer, weren’t they?
• She was singing a song, wasn’t she?
• We were cooking dinner, weren’t we?
• He was studying for his exam, wasn’t he?
• You were reading a book, weren’t you?
• They were playing soccer, weren’t they?
• She was singing a song, wasn’t she?
• We were cooking dinner, weren’t we?
• He was studying for his exam, wasn’t he?

• Yesterday, at this time, I was studying for my exam.
• At 8 o’clock last night, they were playing soccer.
• While you were sleeping, she was singing a song.
• In the evening, we were cooking dinner.
• At that moment, he was studying for his exam.
• Yesterday, at this time, I was studying for my exam.
• At 8 o’clock last night, they were playing soccer.
• While you were sleeping, she was singing a song.
• In the evening, we were cooking dinner.
• At that moment, he was studying for his exam.

• I was reading a book when the phone rang.
• They were playing soccer, but it started raining.
• She was singing a song while doing her homework.
• We were cooking dinner when the power went out.
• He was studying for his exam, so he couldn’t go out.
• I was reading a book when the phone rang.
• They were playing soccer, but it started raining.
• She was singing a song while doing her homework.
• We were cooking dinner when the power went out.
• He was studying for his exam, so he couldn’t go out.