the formula for this sentence is:
subject + verb tobe in past (was - were) + verb in present with "ing"+ complement
- I was working at 10pm last night.
- They were not playing football at 9am this morning.
- She was cooking when I telephoned her.
- We were having dinner when it started to rain.
The formula for sentences in question is:
verb tobe in past (was - were)+ subject + verb in present with "ing"+ complement
- was she swiming on sunday
- was I taking medicines the last week
SIMPLE PAST TENSE
The simple past expresses an action in the past taking place once, never, several times. It can also be used for actions taking place one after another or in the middle of another action.
subject + verb in past + complemtent
Use of Simple Past
- action in the past taking place once, never or several times
Example: He visited his parents every weekend. - actions in the past taking place one after the other
Example: He came in, took off his coat and sat down. - action in the past taking place in the middle of another action
Example: When I was having breakfast, the phone suddenly rang. - if sentences type II (If I talked, …)
Example: If I had a lot of money, I would share it with you.
the formula for sentence in quiestion is
did+ subject + verb in present + complement
- Did she walk home?
- Did you work in the garden?
- Did Jenny lock the door?
- Did the car stop at the corner?