“Past Progressive”
Directed by:
GROUP 4
1.
Amelia Willdantika (NPM: 10217616)
2.
Harum Anjani N (NPM: 12217689)
3.
RanggaSeptian B (NPM: 14217967)
4.
SudhibyoProbo N (NPM: 15217745)
5.
Zahra Devia
Malik (NPM: 16217381)
Lecturer :MeriskaYosiana
Class : 1EA30
FACULTY OF ECONOMICS
MANAGEMENT
GUNADARMA UNIVERSITY
2017/2018
FOREWORD
Praise the presence of Allah SWT who has given His
mercy and grace so that we successfully completed this paper entitled
"PAST PROGRESSIVE". This paper is submitted to meet the task of
English Language 2 that discusses the use of Past Progressive sentences in
everyday life.
Acknowledgment to the supervising lecturer Meriska Yosiana
who has provided motivation and encouragement so that this paper can be solved
well. Thanks also to all the members of the group who have participated in the
preparation of the paper from beginning to end.
Finally, hopefully this paper is useful for us and
readers. This paper has been completed with all the knowledge we have.
Criticism and suggestions from all constructive parties are always expected for
the perfection of this paper. May Allah SWT always bless all our efforts.
AamiinYa Rabbal Alaamin.
Tangerang, March
29, 2018
Group 4
TABLE OF
CONTENT
Title Page.................................................................................... i
Foreword.................................................................................... ii
Table Of Content........................................................................ iii
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background........................................................................... 1
1.2 Formulation of Problem......................................................... 1
1.3 Writing of Purpose................................................................ 2
CHAPTER II
2.1 Definition of Past Progressive............................................... 3
2.2 Formula of Past Progressive.................................................. 3
2.3 How to Use Past Progressive.................................................. 4
2.4 Functionof Past Progressive.................................................. 5
CHAPTER III
3.1 Conclusion............................................................................ 7
3.2 Suggestion............................................................................ 7
BIBLIOGRAPHY….……………………………………………... 8
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
Each language must have rules
or often we call the term grammar of each, as well as with English, a lot of
rules that must be considered in its use, especially in the field of writing.
Therefore, we try to present a paper with the title Past Progressive, from the
many rules of the English language, in addition to fulfilling the tasks of
college also aims hopefully this short article can add our insight about the
English language
1.2 Formulation of Problem
In order for this problem more
directed, then the necessary formulation of the problem. The problems we will
discuss, including:
1.2.1 To know about past progressive
1.2.2To describe the formula of past progressive
1.2.3 To know the use of past Progressive
1.3 Writing Purpose
To help readers better understand the use of
progressive past in everyday life
CHAPTER II
DISCUSSION
2.1 Definition of Past
Progressive
The general sense of the phrase “Past Continuous Tense” is a phrase that
states events are happening in the past. On the use of the Past Continuous
Tense the verb used must end with -ing /
(verb + ing). The form of time continuous tense using type “TO BE” (was / were).
Was for subject: I, she, he, it.
Were for subject: you, they, we.
Example :
- (+) I was reading book when father watched tv.
(-) I was not reading book when father watched tv.
(?) Was you reading book when father watched tv?
(-?) Was I not reading book when father watched tv?
- (+) The team was running
(-) The team was not running
(?) Was the team running?
(-?) Was the team not running?
- (+) I was writing letter when father read a magazine
(-) I was not writing letter when father read a magazine
(?) Was I writing letter when father read a magazine?
(-?) Was I not writing letter when father read a magazine?
2.2 Past Progressive Formula
A.
Positive Statements
SUBJECT
|
WAS / WERE
|
VERB + ing
|
REST OF THE SENTENCE
|
I
|
Was
|
sleeping
|
at 11 p.m. last night.
|
You
|
Were
|
sleeping
|
at 11 p.m. last night.
|
He
|
Was
|
sleeping
|
at 11 p.m. last night.
|
Mohan
|
Was
|
sleeping
|
at 11 p.m. last night.
|
The boy
|
Was
|
sleeping
|
at 11 p.m. last night.
|
She
|
Was
|
sleeping
|
at 11 p.m. last night.
|
Pooja
|
Was
|
sleeping
|
at 11 p.m. last night.
|
The girl
|
Was
|
sleeping
|
at 11 p.m. last night.
|
We
|
Were
|
sleeping
|
at 11 p.m. last night.
|
You
|
Were
|
sleeping
|
at 11 p.m. last night.
|
They
|
Were
|
sleeping
|
at 11 p.m. last night.
|
The children
|
Were
|
sleeping
|
at 11 p.m. last night.
|
A. Negative
Statements
SUBJECT
|
WAS NOT/ WERE NOT
|
VERB + Ing
|
REST OF THE SENTENCE
|
I
|
was not
|
listening
|
to music at 4 p.m. yesterday.
|
You
|
were not
|
listening
|
to music at 4 p.m. yesterday.
|
He
|
was not
|
listening
|
to music at 4 p.m. yesterday.
|
Mohan
|
was not
|
listening
|
to music at 4 p.m. yesterday.
|
The boy
|
was not
|
listening
|
to music at 4 p.m. yesterday.
|
She
|
was not
|
listening
|
to music at 4 p.m. yesterday.
|
Pooja
|
was not
|
listening
|
to music at 4 p.m. yesterday.
|
The girl
|
was not
|
listening
|
to music at 4 p.m. yesterday.
|
We
|
were not
|
listening
|
to music at 4 p.m. yesterday.
|
You
|
were not
|
listening
|
to music at 4 p.m. yesterday.
|
They
|
were not
|
listening
|
to music at 4 p.m. yesterday.
|
The men
|
were not
|
listening
|
to music at 4 p.m. yesterday.
|
2.3 Use of
Past Progressive
A.
Used to pupolarize events that have already begun and
still remain revealed when other events occurred in the past.
- When she came to my house, I was listening the radio.
- I was reading when she met me.
- When he arrived at my house, I was listening the radio.
- She was writing when he met me.
B.
To declare an act or event that is happening in the
past.
- They were studying English all morning last Monday.
- Yudi was watching tv the whole night last Sunday.
- We were practicing dancing all morning last Monday.
- Andika was listening the radio the whole night last Sunday.
C.
Signal Time :
- When
- While
- As
- All day yesterday
- The whole day last Sunday
2.4 Function
Past Progressive
a. Interrupted
Action in the Past
Past
Continuous is often used to describe an activity that is going on in the past
and stopped by other activities in the past. In a sentence we usually use the
word when to connect between two sentences
Example:
While
we were having the picnic, it started to rain
b. Specific
Time as an Interruption
When
talking about or situations that last for some time, and duration time is
unknown or unimportant.
Example:
I was watching TV yesterday in the
evening.
c. Parallel
Actions
When speaking at the time
of doing two or more activities at the same time. It will use the ‘while’ word
to connect two sentences.
Example:
I was watching TV and Barbara while reading a book.
d. Polite
questions
If
we want to ask polite questions, we can use the past continuous.
Example :
I was wondering if you could open the window.
I was thinking you might help me with
this problem.
e. Repetition
and Irritation with Always
Remember that we can also
express the repetition during someone
or something in the past.
Example:
She was always coming late for dinner!.
CHAPTER III
CLOSING
The Past Continuous Tense is
a phrase that states events are happening in the past.
The Formula of Continuous
Tense :
Type of Sentence
|
Formula
|
Example of Past Continuous Tense
|
Positive (+)
|
S + be(was/were) + V1-ing/present
participle
|
The team was running.
The workers were queuing.
|
Negative (-)
|
S + be(was/were) + not + V1-ing/present
participle
|
The team was not running.
The workers weren’t queuing.
|
Interrogative (?)
|
Be(was/were) + s + V1-ing/present
participle?
|
Was the team running.
Were the workers queuing.
|
The use of a Past Continuous
Tense one of which states the activities that are being done at a certain time
in the past.
Example :
We
were gardening at 7 a.m yesterday.
Kami sedang berkebun pada jam 7 pagi
kemarin.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
http://www.ilmubahasainggris.com/past-continuous-tense-pengertian-fungsi-rumus-dan-contoh-kalimat-beserta-latihan-soal-jawaban/
