Past Perfect Continuous Tense
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PAST PERFECT
CONTINUOUS
TENSE
with Teacher Evair
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Understand the concept of Past Perfect
Continuous Tense.
In this presentation, we'll delve into the Past
Perfect Continuous Tense and its relevance in
daily life.
Learn how to form sentences in the past
perfect continuous tense.
We'll uncover the rules for crafting sentences in
the past perfect continuous tense with practical
examples.
Practice using Past Perfect Continuous Tense
in real-life situations.
You'll have opportunities to apply this tense in
various everyday scenarios.
DEMYSTIFYING THE PAST
PERFECT CONTINUOUS TENSE
The Past Perfect Continuous Tense is used to describe
actions that were ongoing (andamento) in the past and
had a duration before something else happened.
It is formed using "had been" + the base form of the
verb + "-ing."
CRAFTING THE PAST PERFECT
CONTINUOUS TENSE
To form the Past Perfect Continuous Tense, use "had been"
followed by the base form of the verb + "-ing."
+ Subject + Had been + V-ing
They had been playing tennis.
- Subject + Had Not / Hadn’t + Been + V-Ing
They Hadn’t been playing tennis.
? Had + S + Been + V-Ing?
Had they been playing tennis?
FURTHER INSIGHTS
The Past Perfect Continuous Tense helps us convey the idea that an action
was in progress for some time before something else occurred.
Example: He had been working at the company for five years when
he decided to retire.
Did you know that the Past Perfect Continuous Tense is often
used to emphasize the duration of an action in the past?
REAL-LIFE EXAMPLES
He study for the exam for hours before the phone rang.
Correct Answer: She had been studying for the exam for hours
before the phone rang.
They play basketball all afternoon before it started raining.
They had been playing basketball all afternoon before it started
raining.
He work on the project for weeks when he finally completed it.
Correct Answer: He had been working on the project for weeks
when he finally completed it.
LET'S APPLY IT!
Exercise: Complete the sentences with the correct Past Perfect
Continuous Tense form.
She a book for hours before she fell asleep.
They their musical instruments all morning before the concert.
He a marathon for two hours when he reached the finish line.
had been had been had been
reading running practicing
QUIZ TIME!
Fill in the blanks with the correct Past Perfect
Continuous Tense form.
She at the party for hours before she tired.
They line for tickets all afternoon before the concert
I English for months before I the proficiency test.
The chef dinner for hours before the guests
She in the pool for hours before she she had forgotten her towel.
They a sandcastle for hours before the tide it away.
He on the car for hours before it again
CHOICE QUIZ
Choose the correct Past Perfect Continuous Tense sentence.
1. She (had been / has been) practicing the piano for hours before
the concert.
2. They (were / had been) playing in the park all afternoon before
the rain started.
3. He (had been / has been) studying for the test for days before
he aced it.
4. We (are / had been) walking in the forest when we found the
hidden treasure.
5. The workers (had been / have been) building the bridge for
months before it was completed.
SPOT THE MISTAKE IN THE STORY
Read the story and find the mistakes in the use of Past Perfect
Continuous Tense. Correct the sentences.
Yesterday, Sarah was tired because she had run a marathon. She had
been running for hours when she crossed the finish line. Then, she ate a
delicious meal.
THANK YOU FOR EXPLORING DAILY LIFE
WITH PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS TENSE!
Thank you for joining us on this journey through daily life with
the Past Perfect Continuous Tense. May your language skills
continue to flourish!
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