Past Continuous describes actions in progress at a specific moment in the past.
Subject + was/were + verb-ing. Example: I was reading, They were playing.
Describes an ongoing action at a specific past moment. Example: At 8pm I was watching TV.
Often used with Past Simple to show a longer action interrupted by a shorter one. Example: I was cooking when the phone rang.
while, as, when, at that moment.
Subject + was/were + verb-ing. Example: I was reading, They were playing.while, as, when, at that moment.Describes an ongoing action at a specific past moment. Example: At 8pm I was watching TV.Often used with Past Simple to show a longer action interrupted by a shorter one. Example: I was cooking when the phone rang.