Past Progressive

Question 1

DURATION

Answer 1

We are interested in the past activity and the duration of it. Express a single activity in progress in the past. We do not mention when the action started or finished. The three main charac. Are present IMPERFECTIVE ASPECTUAL MEANING

Question 2

REPEATED OVER A LIMITED PERIOD

Answer 2

An action was repeated (but not permanent) over a limites period of time. IMPERFECTIVE ASPECTUAL MEANING

Question 3

REPEATED AND SPORADIC PAST AC. (ANNOYANCE)

Answer 3

Repeated and sporadic past actions that show annoyance, irritation on the part of the speaker. Adv of frequency. IMPERFECTIVE ASPECTUAL MEANING

Question 4

NARRATIVE

Answer 4

To give a descriptive background to a narrative