This card explains that 'while' indicates simultaneous actions, and in such cases, the Past Continuous Tense is used for both actions.
Bu kart, 'while' ifadesinin eşzamanlı eylemleri belirttiğini ve bu durumlarda her iki eylem için de Geçmiş Sürekli Zaman kullanıldığını açıklar.
| Task | Jake _______ (to roast) meat in the oven while Cara ________ (to knead) dough. |
|---|---|
| Answer | 2 |
| a | was roasting / kneaded |
| b | was roasting / was kneading |
| c | had roasted / kneaded |
| d | had roasted / had been kneading |
| comment | While indicates simultaneous actions. In this case we use the Past Continuous Tense for both actions. |
| topic | past tenses |
| level | 2 |
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