Identify the sentence that uses the past continuous: ...

★ Tenses and Structure

Identify the sentence that uses the past continuous:

A. They studied for the exam.

B. They will study for the exam.

C. They are studying for the exam.

D. They were studying for the exam.

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Which sentence correctly uses the past continuous tense?

A. I was reading when the phone ring.

B. I was reading when the phone rang.

C. I was read when the phone rang.

D. I read when the phone rings.