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[EnglishLanguage 3879] Re: uses of the past progressive/continuous
Terry Pruett-Said
said at ameritech.netSun Feb 8 13:05:10 EST 2009
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The past progressive can also be used to set up background or atmosphere in a story. For example: When I boarded my flight, I realized it was not going to be a fun trip. Several people were standing in the aisles. A few children were crying. Another child was standing in the seat next to mine.
The example is from Top 20 Great Grammar for Great Writing by Keith Folse.
Terry Pruett-Said
EAPP coordinator
Macomb Community College
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