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English B1 - Advanced Tenses: Past Perfect Continuous & Advanced Tenses: Past Perfect Simple

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Advanced Tenses: Past Perfect Continuous

The Past Perfect Continuous tense is used to show that an action was ongoing in the past before another action happened. It helps to emphasize the duration of the action. This tense is formed using 'had been' plus the present participle (verb + ing).

Key Points

  • Used for actions that were ongoing before another past action.
  • Focuses on the duration of the action.
  • Formed with 'had been' + verb+ing.

Advanced Tenses: Past Perfect Simple

The Past Perfect Simple tense is used to indicate that an action was completed before another action in the past. It helps to show the sequence of events clearly.

Key Points

  • The structure is formed with 'had' + past participle.
  • It is used to express an action that happened before another past action.
  • It often appears in sentences that show cause and effect.