Past Continuous Statements & Questions
Past Continuous with Past Simple
Past Simple Statements with Ago
Past Simple
100

What were you doing yesterday after school? 

I was doing my homework/eating dinner/watching TV...

100

WHILE/WHEN the teacher was talking, the phone rang

WHILE the teacher was talking, the phone rang

100

When did you eat breakfast?

EXAMPLE: 1 hour ago

100

Did you write a bike yesterday?

Yes, I did OR No, I didn't

200

After school yesterday, were you riding a bike?

Yes, I was OR No, I wasn't 

200

The girl was eating ice cream WHEN/WHILE her toy fell

The girl was eating ice cream WHEN her toy fell

200

When did you have math class?

EXAMPLE: 1 day ago

200

Did you watch TV yesterday?

Yes, I did OR No, I didn't

300

After school yesterday, were you watching TV?

Yes, I was OR No, I wasn't 

300
WHEN/WHILE I was talking with my mom, my dog barked

WHILE I was talking with my mom, the dog barked 

300

When did you start class?

EXAMPLE: 10 minutes ago?

300

Did you eat cake this morning?

Yes, I did OR No, I didn't

400

What were you doing at recess yesterday?

I was.... playing with friends/running around

400

WHEN/WHILE I fell, my phone broke.

WHEN I fell, my phone broke

400

When did you eat dinner?

EXAMPLE: 1 day ago

400

Did you put shoes on today?

Yes I did

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