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Tenacious Learner Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

The Past Progressive in Narrative.

Hi Teachers,

Could you tell me if it is an appropriate definition? Could it be better or easier?

Using the Past Progressive in Narrative

The past progressive is used to narrate a situation that was in progress over a period of time in the past, during which another event either interrupted it or occurred.

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Possibly this: The past progressive is used to narrate a situation that was in progress over a period of time in the past, during which another event occurred as an interruption. CJ

  • Possibly this: The past progressive is used to narrate a situation that was in progress over a period of time in the past, during which another event occurred as an interruption.
  • CJ
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Possibly this:

The past progressive is used to narrate a situation that was in progress over a period of time in the past, during which another event occurred as an interruption.

CJ
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Hi Jim,

Thank you for your reply. Yes! It is better and shorter.Emotion: smile

Best,

TS

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