1. The document provides instruction on using the past continuous tense in English to describe actions that were ongoing in the past. It gives examples like "Jane was working in the garden yesterday afternoon." 2. It also discusses using the past continuous tense along with the past simple tense and the word "when" to describe two simultaneous past actions, with one being interrupted by the other. 3. The document then shifts to discussing using the present continuous tense to describe future planned events, like "I am having a party next week."

1. Chapter 4
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Grammar
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2. Past continuous
• Gebruik je om te zeggen dat iets in het verleden aan de
gang was.
• Bestaat uit was of were gevolgd door werkwoord + ing:
Jane was working in the garden yesterday afternoon.
Last night we were talking to the headmaster.
It was snowing all afternoon.
Let op: was gebruik je bij I, he, she, it
were gebruik je bij you, we they

3. • De past continuous komt vaak voor samen met de past
simple en het woord when. In de zin staat dan iets wat
onverwachts gebeurde, (past simple) terwijl het andere al
een tijdje aan de gang was (past continuous).
He was having dinner when we knocked on the door.
Kathy was skating when she saw him.
They were kissing when I came in.
Let op: de past simple komt in het zinsdeel dat met when
begint!
Denk eraan dat je de onregelmatige ww kent! (tweede rijtje)

4. Now show what you know!
(maak zinnen met de past continuous én de past simple)
1. I (to type) when my computer (to crash).
I was typing when my computer crashed.
2. Bess (to sleep) when the accident (to happen).
3. They (to eat) when the mail (to come).
4. Nick (to watch) a movie when I (to call).
5. We (to fly) when we (to see) the volcano.
6. You (to wait) when the shop (to open).
7. I (to read) when Joe (to go) out.
8. Bo (to brush) her hair when the brush (to break).

5. Present continuous in toekomende tijd
• Present continuous gebruik je ook om aan te
geven dat iets binnenkort gaat gebeuren.
• Het gaat dan om dingen die georganiseerd of
aangekondigd zijn:
I am having a party next week.
She is meeting him at 9pm.
They are going on holiday next month.

6. Now show what you know!
(maak zinnen met de present continuous)
1. The train in half an hour. (to arrive)
2. They a party in September. (to give)
3. We the event next week. (to organise)
4. Tomorrow I my penpal. (to meet)
5. Sue a trip this summer. (to plan)
6. This Easter, Fred a dance. (to have)
7. Susan the shop on Thursday. (to close)
8. Tonight, we a movie. (to see)

7. Can, may en could
Can, may en could zijn hulpwerkwoorden die je kunt
gebruiken om toestemming te vragen. Maak zinnen met: can /
may / could en het hele werkwoord zonder to.
• Can en may gebruik je voor het vragen van toestemming:
Can/may I leave the classroom, please?
Can/may Janet go to the cinema?
• Could gebruik je als je beleefd (=polite) wilt zijn:
Could you tell me where the post office is?
Could I have a cup of tea please?

8. In een antwoord op zo’n vraag gebruik je NOOIT could.
Dus:
Yes, you can/may
She can/may go to the cinema.
You can’t/may not leave now.
No, you can’t/may not

9. Now show what you know!
(maak zinnen met can(‘t) – may (not)– could)
1. I go to Tim’s party?
2. I have the menu please?
3. you tell me your name please?
4. No, Marie have another glass of milk.
5. we go with them to the theatre?
6. you tell me where I can find a shoe store?
7. No, Becca sleep over tonight.
8. you help me with this please?

10. Now show what you know!
(maak zinnen met can(‘t) – may (not)– could)
1. I go to Tim’s party?
2. I have the menu please?
3. you tell me your name please?
4. No, Marie have another glass of milk.
5. we go with them to the theatre?
6. you tell me where I can find a shoe store?
7. No, Becca sleep over tonight.
8. you help me with this please?