Grammar basics: past simple <> past continuous

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When a time is given in the sentence, you use the past simple.
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True
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For actions completed in the past (over and done with) you do NOT use the past simple.
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The past continuous is used to talk about actions that took some period of time.
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The past continuous can also be used to talk about actions in the present.
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False

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Practise time!
Go to Of Course online and do: Unit 4 / lesson 1 / exercise 11.

Please find extra practise materials in ItsLearing.

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