Video lesson · Past Simple vs Past Progressive (Continuous)

In Progress vs Completed Action

Name: Past Simple vs Past Continuous: in progress or completed, video
Uploaded: 2026-06-09T11:13:54.783Z
Duration: 47 s
Description: 47-second video: Past Continuous for actions in progress at a past time, Past Simple for completed actions. Compare both tenses with examples.

Video explanation · 0:47

Past Progressive for things happening at or around a time in the past. The action was not complete. Past Simple for completed actions.

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