English grammar
Past Continuous
Used for actions that were in progress at a specific past moment, or as a background for another event. Often pairs with past simple: "I was cooking when she called."
Subject + was/were + verb-ing
Real Examples from Native Speakers
"Now, as I was drinking this matcha outside, I got approached by a follower who was super kind and recommended me to go to this newly opened place called Shanghai Greenhouse Gardens, which oh my god."
Solo Day Exploring Shanghai’s Cafés And Greenhouse Gardens
How it works
Formula
Subject + was/were + verb-ing
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