The Past Continuous needs was/were + verb-ing. 40 questions covering affirmative, negative, and questions. Make sure you never mix them up.
was = I / he / she / it (singular). were = you / we / they (plural). was/were + verb-ing = Past Continuous affirmative.
Three forms: affirmative, negative, and questions. Learn which subjects take was and which take were.
| Subject | ✅ Affirmative | ❌ Negative | ❓ Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | was working | wasn't working | Was I working? |
| You | were working | weren't working | Were you working? |
| He / She | was working | wasn't working | Was he working? |
| It | was working | wasn't working | Was it working? |
| We | were working | weren't working | Were we working? |
| They | were working | weren't working | Were they working? |
| Question | Yes answer | No answer |
|---|---|---|
| Was he sleeping? | Yes, he was. | No, he wasn't. |
| Was it working? | Yes, it was. | No, it wasn't. |
| Were they waiting? | Yes, they were. | No, they weren't. |
| Were you listening? | Yes, I was. | No, I wasn't. |