Conversation 1

Alice: What were you doing yesterday evening?
Bob: I was watching a documentary on wildlife.
Alice: Oh, really? I was cooking dinner around that time.
Bob: That sounds nice! Was anyone helping you?
Alice: Yes, my sister was setting the table while I was preparing the food.
Bob: That's teamwork! Were you listening to music as well?
Alice: Yes, we were playing some soft music in the background.

Conversation 2

Tom: Were you working on your assignment last night?
Jerry: Yes, I was, but I kept getting distracted.
Tom: What was distracting you?
Jerry: My neighbors were having a loud party.
Tom: Oh no! Were they playing music all night?
Jerry: Yes, they were, and it was really annoying.
Tom: That’s unfortunate. Did you manage to complete the assignment?
Jerry: Yes, but I was struggling to concentrate the entire time.

Conversation 3

Emma: What were you doing when the power went out?
Liam: I was reading a novel by candlelight.
Emma: That sounds peaceful. Was it interesting?
Liam: Yes, it was. What about you?
Emma: I was working on a puzzle when everything went dark.
Liam: Were you able to finish it after the lights came back?
Emma: Not yet. I’m saving it for later.

Conversation 4

Sophia: Were you driving when I called you yesterday?
Oliver: No, I wasn’t. I was waiting for my friend at the bus stop.
Sophia: I see. Was the bus running late?
Oliver: Yes, it was, and I was checking my messages while waiting.
Sophia: That explains why you didn’t answer immediately. <

Conversation 5

David: What were you and Sarah doing at the park yesterday?
Mia: We were jogging along the trail.
David: That’s great! Were many people there?
Mia: Yes, a lot of families were enjoying picnics and kids were playing games.
David: Sounds like a lively atmosphere.

Conversation 6

Ella: Why didn’t you answer my call last night?
Jake: Sorry, I was helping my dad fix the car.
Ella: Was it a serious issue?
Jake: Not really. We were just replacing a flat tire.
Ella: Oh, that’s good.

Day 21 - Past Continuous Tense

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