English tenses of past continuous tenses

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Past Continuous Tense
Write Negative Sentences
1) Was I studying?
Neg: I wasn't studying.
2) Were you playing?
Neg: You weren't playing.
3) Was he sleeping?
Neg: He wasn't sleeping.
4) Was she cooking?
Neg: She wasn't cooking.
5) Was it raining?
Neg: It wasn't raining.
6) Were we laughing?
Neg: We weren't laughing.
7) Were they talking?
Neg: They weren't talking.
8) Was the dog barking?
Neg: The dog wasn't barking.
9) Were the children playing?
Neg: The children weren't playing.
10) Were my parents watching TV?
Neg: My parents weren't watching TV.

1) Were we having dinner?
Neg: We weren't having dinner.
2) Were you reading a book?
Neg: You weren't reading a book.
3) Were the birds singing?
Neg: The birds weren't singing.
4) Were the students studying?
Neg: The students weren't studying.
5) Was the car parked outside?
Neg: The car wasn't parked outside.
6) Was I running late?
Neg: I wasn't running late.
7) Was the baby crying?
Neg: The baby wasn't crying.
8) Were we playing soccer?
Neg: We weren't playing soccer.
9) Were they dancing?
Neg: They weren't dancing.
10) Was the train arriving?
Neg: The train wasn't arriving.

1) Was she painting a picture?
Neg: She wasn't painting a picture.
2) Was he working on a project?
Neg: He wasn't working on a project.
3) Was it getting dark?
Neg: It wasn't getting dark.
4) Were you driving?
Neg: You weren't driving.
5) Was the phone ringing?
Neg: The phone wasn't ringing.
6) Were they waiting for the bus?
Neg: They weren't waiting for the bus.
7) Was I feeling tired?
Neg: I wasn't feeling tired.
8) Were we hiking in the mountains?
Neg: We weren't hiking in the mountains.
9) Were the students taking notes?
Neg: The students weren't taking notes.
10) Was the cat sleeping?
Neg: The cat wasn't sleeping.

1) Was she talking on the phone?
Neg: She wasn't talking on the phone.
2) Was the rain pouring down?
Neg: The rain wasn't pouring down.
3) Were they laughing at a joke?
Neg: They weren't laughing at a joke.
4) Was I watching a movie?
Neg: I wasn't watching a movie.
5) Were you singing in the shower?
Neg: You weren't singing in the shower.
6) Was he driving a red car?
Neg: He wasn't driving a red car.
7) Was she playing the piano?
Neg: She wasn't playing the piano.
8) Was it snowing outside?
Neg: It wasn't snowing outside.
9) Were we cooking dinner?
Neg: We weren't cooking dinner.
10) Were they studying for the exam?
Neg: They weren't studying for the exam.

1) Was the dog chasing its tail?
Neg: The dog wasn't chasing its tail.
2) Were the children laughing?
Neg: The children weren't laughing.
3) Were my parents taking a walk?
Neg: My parents weren't taking a walk.
4) Were we having a picnic?
Neg: We weren't having a picnic.
5) Were you playing the guitar?
Neg: You weren't playing the guitar.
6) Were the birds flying in the sky?
Neg: The birds weren't flying in the sky.
7) Were the students listening to the lecture?
Neg: The students weren't listening to the lecture.
8) Was the car speeding?
Neg: The car wasn't speeding.
9) Was I daydreaming?
Neg: I wasn't daydreaming.
10) Was the baby laughing?
Neg: The baby wasn't laughing.

1) Were we swimming in the pool?
Neg: We weren't swimming in the pool.
2) Were they playing basketball?
Neg: They weren't playing basketball.
3) Was the train leaving the station?
Neg: The train wasn't leaving the station.
4) Was she reading a book?
Neg: She wasn't reading a book.
5) Was he fixing his car?
Neg: He wasn't fixing his car.
6) Was it getting colder?
Neg: It wasn't getting colder.
7) Were you talking on the phone?
Neg: You weren't talking on the phone.
8) Was the phone vibrating?
Neg: The phone wasn't vibrating.
9) Were they playing video games?
Neg: They weren't playing video games.
10) Was I feeling happy?
Neg: I wasn't feeling happy.

1) Were we jogging in the park?
Neg: We weren't jogging in the park.
2) Were the students discussing the topic?
Neg: The students weren't discussing the topic.
3) Was the cat chasing a mouse?
Neg: The cat wasn't chasing a mouse.
4) Was she writing a letter?
Neg: She wasn't writing a letter.
5) Was the rain stopping?
Neg: The rain wasn't stopping.
6) Were they playing hide-and-seek?
Neg: They weren't playing hide-and-seek.
7) Was I cooking dinner?
Neg: I wasn't cooking dinner.
8) Was I studying for my exam?
Neg: I was not studying for my exam.
9) Were you playing basketball?
Neg: You were not playing basketball.
10) Was he reading a book?
Neg: He was not reading a book.

1) Was she watching a movie?
Neg: She was not watching a movie.
2) Was it raining outside?
Neg: It was not raining outside.
3) Were we having dinner at a restaurant?
Neg: We were not having dinner at a restaurant.
4) Were they talking on the phone?
Neg: They were not talking on the phone.
5) Was Mary painting a picture?
Neg: Mary was not painting a picture.
6) Was John playing soccer with his friends?
Neg: John was not playing soccer with his friends.
7) Was the dog chasing its tail?
Neg: The dog was not chasing its tail.
8) Was the baby crying?
Neg: The baby was not crying.
9) Was the car parked in the driveway?
Neg: The car was not parked in the driveway.
10) Were my friends throwing a party?
Neg: My friends were not throwing a party.

1) Were the birds singing in the trees?
Neg: The birds were not singing in the trees.
2) Were we going on a road trip?
Neg: We were not going on a road trip.
3) Were you playing the guitar?
Neg: You were not playing the guitar.
4) Were they watching a football match?
Neg: They were not watching a football match.
5) Was it snowing heavily?
Neg: It was not snowing heavily.
6) Were the children playing in the park?
Neg: The children were not playing in the park.
7) Was she wearing a red dress?
Neg: She was not wearing a red dress.
8) Was the teacher explaining a difficult concept?
Neg: The teacher was not explaining a difficult concept.
9) Was it getting dark outside?
Neg: It was not getting dark outside.
10) Were we hiking in the mountains?
Neg: We were not hiking in the mountains.

1) Was Jack swimming in the pool?
Neg: Jack was not swimming in the pool.
2) Was Susan singing a beautiful song?
Neg: Susan was not singing a beautiful song.
3) Was the train arriving at the station?
Neg: The train was not arriving at the station.
4) Was the cat sleeping on the couch?
Neg: The cat was not sleeping on the couch.
5) Were they running in the race?
Neg: They were not running in the race.
6) Was the sun setting in the horizon?
Neg: The sun was not setting in the horizon.
7) Was I cooking dinner for my family?
Neg: I was not cooking dinner for my family.
8) Were you reading a book by the fireplace?
Neg: You were not reading a book by the fireplace.
9) Was he playing the piano beautifully?
Neg: He was not playing the piano beautifully.
10) Was she sleeping peacefully?
Neg: She was not sleeping peacefully.

1) Was it raining cats and dogs?
Neg: It was not raining cats and dogs.
2) Were we traveling to a different country?
Neg: We were not traveling to a different country.
3) Were they dancing at the party?
Neg: They were not dancing at the party.
4) Was Mary studying for her exams?
Neg: Mary was not studying for her exams.
5) Was John working on a project?
Neg: John was not working on a project.
6) Was the dog barking loudly?
Neg: The dog was not barking loudly.
7) Was the baby crawling on the floor?
Neg: The baby was not crawling on the floor.
8) Was the car speeding on the highway?
Neg: The car was not speeding on the highway.
9) Were my friends laughing at a joke?
Neg: My friends were not laughing at a joke.
10) Were the birds flying in the sky?
Neg: The birds were not flying in the sky.

1) Were we celebrating a special occasion?
Neg: We were not celebrating a special occasion.
2) Were you playing video games all night?
Neg: You were not playing video games all night.
3) Were they attending a concert?
Neg: They were not attending a concert.
4) Was it snowing lightly?
Neg: It was not snowing lightly.
5) Were the children laughing uncontrollably?
Neg: The children were not laughing uncontrollably.
6) Was she wearing a hat and sunglasses?
Neg: She was not wearing a hat and sunglasses.
7) Was the teacher giving a lecture?
Neg: The teacher was not giving a lecture.
8) Was it getting colder outside
Neg: It was not getting colder outside.
9) Were we singing our favorite songs?
Neg: We were not singing our favorite songs.
10) Were they playing with their toys?
Neg: They were not playing with their toys.

1) Was Mary reading a novel in the park?
Neg: Mary was not reading a novel in the park.
2) Was John writing a letter to his friend?
Neg: John was not writing a letter to his friend.
3) Was the dog wagging its tail happily?
Neg: The dog was not wagging its tail happily.
4) Was the baby giggling with joy?
Neg: The baby was not giggling with joy.
5) Was the car honking loudly?
Neg: The car was not honking loudly.
6) Were my friends planning a surprise party?
Neg: My friends were not planning a surprise party.
7) Were the birds chirping in the morning?
Neg: The birds were not chirping in the morning.
8) Were we traveling to a tropical island?
Neg: We were not traveling to a tropical island.
9) Were you painting a beautiful picture?
Neg: You were not painting a beautiful picture.
10) Were they watching a thrilling movie?
Neg: They were not watching a thrilling movie.

1) Was it raining heavily?
Neg: It was not raining heavily.
2) Were the children playing in the playground?
Neg: The children were not playing in the playground.
3) Was she wearing a blue dress?
Neg: She was not wearing a blue dress.
4) Was it getting warmer outside?
Neg: It was not getting warmer outside.
5) Were we having a picnic by the lake?
Neg: We were not having a picnic by the lake.
6) Were they swimming in the ocean?
Neg: They were not swimming in the ocean.
7) Was Mary singing a beautiful song?
Neg: Mary was not singing a beautiful song.
8) Was John playing with his dog in the park?
Neg: John was not playing with his dog in the park.
9) Was the dog barking at the mailman?
Neg: The dog was not barking at the mailman.
10) Was the baby laughing at the funny clown?
Neg: The baby was not laughing at the funny clown.

1) Was the car parked in the garage?
Neg: The car was not parked in the garage.
2) Were my friends dancing at the party?
Neg: My friends were not dancing at the party.
3) Were the birds building a nest in the tree?
Neg: The birds were not building a nest in the tree.
4) Were we playing a board game?
Neg: We were not playing a board game.
5) Were you studying for your exam?
Neg: You were not studying for your exam.
6) Were they watching a soccer match?
Neg: They were not watching a soccer match.
7) Was it snowing softly?
Neg: It was not snowing softly.
8) Were the children laughing at a joke?
Neg: The children were not laughing at a joke.
9) Was she wearing a black hat?
Neg: She was not wearing a black hat.
10) Was the teacher grading the tests?
Neg: The teacher was not grading the tests.

1) Was it getting hotter outside?
Neg: It was not getting hotter outside.
2) Were we playing hide-and-seek?
Neg: We were not playing hide-and-seek.
3) Were they laughing at a funny video?
Neg: They were not laughing at a funny video.
4) Was Mary reading a magazine?
Neg: Mary was not reading a magazine.
5) Was John writing an email?
Neg: John was not writing an email.
6) Was the dog sleeping on the couch?
Neg: The dog was not sleeping on the couch.
7) Was the car driving down the highway?
Neg: The car was not driving down the highway.
8) Were my friends talking and laughing?
Neg: My friends were not talking and laughing.
9) Were the birds chirping in the garden?
Neg: The birds were not chirping in the garden.
10) Were we singing karaoke at the party?
Neg: We were not singing karaoke at the party.

1) Were you playing the piano beautifully?
Neg: You were not playing the piano beautifully.
2) Were they enjoying a delicious meal?
Neg: They were not enjoying a delicious meal.
3) Was it raining lightly?
Neg: It was not raining lightly.
4) Were the children playing with their toys?
Neg: The children were not playing with their toys.
5) Was she wearing a yellow dress?
Neg: She was not wearing a yellow dress.
6) Was the teacher writing on the whiteboard?
Neg: The teacher was not writing on the whiteboard.
7) Was it getting brighter outside?
Neg: It was not getting brighter outside.
8) Were we having a barbecue in the backyard?
Neg: We were not having a barbecue in the backyard.
9) Were they playing basketball?
Neg: They were not playing basketball.
10) Was Mary studying in the library?
Neg: Mary was not studying in the library.

1) Was John fixing his car?
Neg: John was not fixing his car.
2) Was the baby crying loudly?
Neg: The baby was not crying loudly.
3) Were we having a picnic in the park?
Neg: We were not having a picnic in the park.
4) Were they swimming in the pool?
Neg: They were not swimming in the pool.
5) Was Mary singing a song?
Neg: Mary was not singing a song.
6) Was John playing basketball?
Neg: John was not playing basketball.
7) Was the baby sleeping soundly?
Neg: The baby was not sleeping soundly.
8) Was the car driving on the highway?
Neg: The car was not driving on the highway.
9) Were you playing video games?
Neg: You were not playing video games.
10) Was it getting colder outside?
Neg: It was not getting colder outside.

1) Was Mary reading a novel?
Neg: Mary was not reading a novel.
2) Was John writing a letter?
Neg: John was not writing a letter.
3) Was the dog wagging its tail?
Neg: The dog was not wagging its tail.
4) Were we singing karaoke
Neg: We were not singing karaoke at the party.
5) Was I eating dinner?
Neg: I wasn't eating dinner.
6) Were you studying for the exam?
Neg: You weren't studying for the exam.
7) Was he watching TV?
Neg: He wasn't watching TV.
8) Was it raining outside?
Neg: It wasn't raining outside.
9) Were we traveling to Paris?
Neg: We weren't traveling to Paris.
10) Were they talking on the phone?
Neg: They weren't talking on the phone.

1) Were the children playing in the park?
Neg: The children weren't playing in the park.
2) Was Mary reading a book?
Neg: Mary wasn't reading a book.
3) Was John cooking dinner?
Neg: John wasn't cooking dinner.
4) Were the birds singing in the trees?
Neg: The birds weren't singing in the trees.
5) Were we studying together at the library?
Neg: We weren't studying together at the library.
6) Were you playing soccer in the field?
Neg: You weren't playing soccer in the field.
7) Were they having a picnic by the lake?
Neg: They weren't having a picnic by the lake.
8) Was it snowing heavily?
Neg: It wasn't snowing heavily.
9) Was she dancing in the ballet performance?
Neg: She wasn't dancing in the ballet performance.
10) Was the teacher explaining the lesson?
Neg: The teacher wasn't explaining the lesson.

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