Verb Forms: Voice (Past Continuous)
Welcome to our exploration of verb forms, specifically focusing on the past continuous voice. This aspect plays a crucial role in English speaking and serves as an effective tool for conveying information during conversations. Let’s delve into active-passive voice in both English and Hindi, supported by diverse examples.
Active Voice and Passive Voice
Rule: Past continuous sentences indicate that an action was ongoing in the past.
Sound: Aa Jaa Raha Tha, E Jaa Rahi Thi, A Jaa Rahe The
Structure: Subject + was being/were being + V3 (Past participle)
Examples:
The chef was preparing a delicious meal.
- Shef Swadisht Bhojan Banaraha Tha.
The students were solving challenging problems.
- Vidhyarthi Kathanak Samasyaayein Hal Kar Rahe The.
A beautiful song was being sung by the artist.
- Sundar Geet Gaya Ja Raha Tha Kalakar Dwara.
Delicious cakes were being baked in the kitchen.
- Swadisht Cake Rasoi Mein Ban Rahe The.
The novel was being read by the avid reader.
- Novel Ek Shoqin Pustakarthi Dwaara Padha Jaa Raha Tha.
The scientist was conducting important experiments.
- Vaigyanik Mahatva Purna Prayog Kar Rahe The.
Colorful paintings were being created by the talented artist.
- Rangin Chitra Kalaakar Dwara Banaye Ja Rahe The.
The machine was being repaired by the skilled technician.
- Machine Kaushal Bhartachaar Dwara Marammat Ki Jaa Rahi Thi.
The garden was being watered by the diligent gardener.
- Bagicha Mehnati Baghwani Dwaara Sinchai Jaa Rahi Thi.
Exciting stories were being narrated by the storyteller.
- Dilchasp Kahaniyaan Kahaniwachak Dwaara Sunayi Jaa Rahi Thi.
