Uses
Name at least three uses of Past Simple
Permanent situations in the past General truths or facts about the past Describing a sequence of events
Name at least four uses of Past Continuous
Actions happening at a particular moment in the past
Temporary situations in the past
Annoying past habits (usually with always)
Actions in progress over a period of time
Two actions in progress at the same time
Background information in a story
Name two uses of Past Perfect
Situations and states before an action in the past
Completed actions before a moment in the past (sometimes with the focus on the result)
Name two uses of Past Perfect Continuous
An action continuing up to a moment in the past
An action stopping just before a moment in the past.