Past continuous / progressive

1
Choose the right one
Past cont., 3 extra attempts, Multiple choice
2
Choose the right one
Past cont., no extra attempts, Multiple choice
3
Write the right form
Past Cont./Prog., Questions with text answers
4
Write the right form
Both past forms, Cloze test Difficult
Do you want to play locked game level?
Log in as Plus member here on plus.helpfulgames.com or go to Past continuous / progressive on www.helpfulgames.com to play with ads.
Save
Comment
Share

Recent activities in this game

Someone had a problem at level 3. Write the right form (Past Cont./Prog.) .
8 hours ago after 2 minutes of playing.
Someone got all questions correct at level 2. Choose the right one (Past cont., no extra attempts) .
8 hours ago after 37 seconds of playing.
Someone had a problem at level 2. Choose the right one (Past cont., no extra attempts) .
8 hours ago after 43 seconds of playing.
Someone got all questions correct at level 1. Choose the right one (Past cont., 3 extra attempts) .
8 hours ago after 45 seconds of playing.
Someone got all questions correct at level 1. Choose the right one (Past cont., 3 extra attempts) .
8 hours ago after 39 seconds of playing.
Someone got all questions correct at level 1. Choose the right one (Past cont., 3 extra attempts) .
8 hours ago after 55 seconds of playing.
Someone got all questions correct at level 1. Choose the right one (Past cont., 3 extra attempts) .
8 hours ago after 1 minute of playing.
Someone got all questions correct at level 1. Choose the right one (Past cont., 3 extra attempts) .
16 hours ago after 15 minutes of playing.
Someone had a problem at level 1. Choose the right one (Past cont., 3 extra attempts) .
17 hours ago after 11 seconds of playing.
Someone got all questions correct at level 1. Choose the right one (Past cont., 3 extra attempts) .
17 hours ago after 9 minutes of playing.

Practise verbs with the usage of past continuous/progressive tense in English.

The game Past continuous / progressive

Instructions for Past continuous / progressive

Here you can practise the usage of the past continuous tense (or past progressive tense) on English verbs.

Past continuous / progressive is created by combining was/were + gerund (-ingform). We use the past continuous/progressive when talking about a longer action in the past that was interrupted by a shorter one.

Example: I was reading a book when the phone rang.

The longer activity (reading) was interrupted by the shorter one (the phone ringing). Often we can think of the continuous/progressive form as something happening in the background, whereas the past simple is the main event.

If you find it difficult to decide what verb should be in the gerund form, try adding the English word 'suddenly':

I was reading a book when, suddenly, the phone rang.
The phone was ringing when, suddenly, I read.

1. Choose the right one (Past cont., 3 extra attempts)

Multiple choiceMultiple choice - The level consists of 10 questions and all are practiced every game round. For each question, the player is given three possible answers. Only one of these is correct. It is up to the player to choose the correct alternative. The student has 3 hearts (extra lives) that keep the game round going. There is no time limit. When the student has selected all the correct answers, the game round is completed. If it is too difficult, the player can click the button named Cancel - then the correct answers will be displayed - and then try to complete the level again.

2. Choose the right one (Past cont., no extra attempts)

Multiple choiceMultiple choice - The level consists of 10 questions and all are practiced every game round. For each question, the player is given three possible answers. Only one of these is correct. It is up to the player to choose the correct alternative. If the student answers a task incorrectly, the game round can be continued, but the round is marked as not completed. There is no time limit. When the student has selected all the correct answers, the game round is completed. If it is too difficult, the player can click the button named Cancel - then the correct answers will be displayed - and then try to complete the level again.

3. Write the right form (Past Cont./Prog.)

Questions with text answersQuestions with text answers - The level consists of 10 questions and all are practiced every game round. The student has to write the correct answer without color guidance and has 3 attempts to write the correct word or sentence in each question's text field that are not case-sensitive. The student receives feedback on each keystroke to make it easier to type the correct answer. If the entered character is correct, the text turns green and if it's incorrect, the text turns red. There is no time limit. When the student has written all the answers correctly, the game round is completed. If it is too difficult, the player can click the button named Cancel - then the correct answers will be displayed - and then try to complete the level again.

4. Write the right form (Both past forms)

Cloze testCloze test - The level consists of 10 cloze texts and all are practiced every game round. The order of the cloze texts is randomized each game round. In the game, the student is presented with 10 questions texts where certain parts (words or numbers) are hidden. These words or numbers have been replaced by fields where the student must either fill in the correct word, or select the correct word from a list. Sometimes, there's a question mark ? after the blank - if the player clicks on it a hint will be shown. The student has 3 attempts to write the correct word in the game's blanks. A cloze text usually requires the reader to understand the context of the text in order to fill in the blank with the correct word. It may therefore be necessary to read the text several times. There is no time limit. When the student has filled in all the blanks correctly, the game round is complete. If any blank is too difficult, the student can click the Cancel button - this shows all the correct answers to the gaps - and the player can try to complete the cloze text again.

Calculation of knowledge points

Each completed game level gives 1 knowledge point in Past continuous / progressive. The maximum number of points (4 knowledge points) is achieved when you pass all 4 levels. You'll get a bronze medal when you complete a level 2 times and a silver medal after 5 completed rounds. A gold medal will be received after 10 completed rounds. In Past continuous / progressive, the maximum number of collectable gold medals is 4. You only earn knowledge points for levels that has not been cleared before. A cleared level has a green background above. Even when you have completed a level, you can continue practicing at that level, but it gives you no more knowledge points.

Similar games

Additional game information

Subject
English
Target group
Fifth grade - Eleventh grade and above
Game creator
Deleted user
Updated
2022-09-23
Published online
2019-10-31
Unique id
348
Saved by
0-5 users
Operating system
Browser
Price
Free of charge

Reviews

4.1
Total 775
5
532
4
65
3
40
2
35
1
103

Report

If you find a spelling mistake or something else that should be corrected, feel free to contact the game creator or us at Helpful Games.

Write a comment below to contact the game creator or

Comments

Log in to write a comment.
There are a total of 10 comments on this knowledge game.

Anonymous
18 November 2022 14:47
This game is very knowledgeable
Anonymous
20 January 2022 07:36
It was great-- the game, and it was fun. This helped me understand how to use the past continuous tense, and have a better understanding of it
Anonymous
22 November 2021 05:48
I like the game because it was so fun
S
Sarthak Atram
12 November 2021 06:05
The game is nice and so fun, interesting
N
nemo666detenderAarav
28 October 2021 07:26
i love this game its so fun and interesting
Anonymous
18 May 2021 14:41
It's so fun fun a love it, a really good game
N
nina
9 April 2021 10:54
it was fun. now i understund how to use past continius
R
Raz
16 March 2021 17:06
I really like this game because it is fun and useful.
A
anonnymous
23 February 2021 11:18
this is a really good game my teacher made us play it and its actually good
Anonymous
17 February 2021 14:28
I like the game because its fun for other kids.I love the game i will give 5 STARS!

More plus membership benefits