Past Continuous Tense

Use when to talk about a shorter action.

Use while / when --> a longer action.

When mum arrived home , I was tidying my room.

I was tidying my room when mum arrived home.

While I was listening to music , mum knocked on the door.

Mum knocked on the door while I was listening to music.

past tense? past continuous tense?

A: I called you last night at about ten, but nobody answered the phone.

B: Sorry, I didn't hear the phone ring.

I was having a shower.

Use 'when' or 'while' and the words given to write sentences.

Use the correct form of the verbs.

Add commas where necessary.

e.g. I / phone Ben - he / have dinner