Present or Past
Past tense of grow
Grew
What were you doing while David was reading?
I was (V-ing) while David was reading.
You're thirsty. What would you like to do?
I'd like to drink.
Will you get married next year?
Yes, I will. / No, I won't.
May I speak with Claudia please? (Claudia is busy)
Sorry, she's busy right now. Please call later.
Did he take the bus this morning? (+)
Yes, he took the bus this morning.
Were you swimming while they were eating? (+)
Yes, I was swimming while they were eating.
You have two weeks vacation. What would you like to do?
I'd like to (rest, relax, travel, etc.)
Are you going to visit your country this summer?
Yes, I am. / No, I'm not.
I can speak Italian. Can you speak Italian? (negative)
No, I can't speak Italian but I can speak English.
Past tense of catch
How much were you paying the cashier when the alarm went off?
I was paying ($) when the alarm went off.
How much beer did you use to drink in high school?
I used to drink (number) bottles of beer in high school.
When are you going to have children?
Your friends are coming to your house. What should you do?
I should (advice).
Does he fly an airplane? (+)
Yes, he flies an airplane.
Where were you going when the baby cried?
I was going to (place) when the baby cried.
You're having a baby. What would you like to have?
I'd like to have a girl/boy.
Will you look for another job next month?
Yes, I will. / No, I won't.
Your friend has a party but you have an exam. What must you do?
I must (obligation).
How did they go to Mexico?
They went to Mexico by plane.
How many friends were you talking with when your mom called?
I was talking with (number) friends when my mom called.
Why did people use to wear masks during the pandemic?
People used to wear masks during the pandemic because (reason).
Why are you going to get the Covid vaccine?
I'm going to get the Covid vaccine because (reason).
You're driving on the highway. What must you not do?
I must not (prohibition).