Past Continuous exercises — Set 8: Background Description in Narratives (Worksheet)
Worksheet • 20 questions • 14 min
It was a beautiful evening. The sun (set) and the sky was turning orange.
The streets were empty. Only a few cars (pass) by occasionally.
It was midnight. The wind (howl) outside and rain was hitting the windows.
In the park, children (play), dogs were running, and people were enjoying the sunshine.
The café was busy. Customers (chat) and waiters were rushing between tables.
It was a cold winter night. Snow (fall) gently and everything was white.
The train station was crowded. People (wait) on the platform and announcements were echoing.
In the office, phones (ring) constantly and everyone was typing on their computers.
The birds (sing) in the trees and a gentle breeze was blowing through the garden.
At the party, music (play), people were dancing, and laughter filled the room.
The old house stood on the hill. Shadows (move) behind the curtains.
It was early morning. The city (wake) up and shops were opening their doors.
In the forest, animals (sleep) and an owl was hooting in the darkness.
The beach was quiet. Waves (crash) gently on the shore and seagulls were flying overhead.
Inside the library, students (study) quietly and the librarian was arranging books.
The market was lively. Vendors (shout) prices and customers were bargaining.
It was getting dark. Street lights (flicker) on and people were heading home.
The stadium was packed. Fans (cheer) and the tension was building.
In the kitchen, my grandmother (bake) cookies and a delicious smell was filling the house.
The theatre was full. The lights (dim) and the audience was waiting for the show to start.
Past Continuous exercises online (Worksheet)
Use Past Continuous to set the scene in stories. Describe the atmosphere, weather, and what people were doing before the main action begins. Example: The sun was setting. Birds were singing. People were walking home. Suddenly, a loud explosion shook the building.