Do and Have as Main Verbs in the Past Continuous
How to use do and have in Past Continuous
1. do as a main verb
| Pronouns | Affirmative sentences | Negative sentences | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | I was doing the cleaning. | I was not doing the cleaning. | Was I doing the cleaning? |
| you | You were doing the cleaning. | You were not doing the cleaning. | Were you doing the cleaning? |
| he, she, it | He was doing the cleaning.. | He was not doing the cleaning. | Was he doing the cleaning? |
| we, you, they | They were doing the cleaning. | They were not doing the cleaning. | Were they doing the cleaning? |
2. have as a main verb
| Pronouns | Affirmative sentences | Negative sentences | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | I was having lunch. | I was not having lunch. | Was I having lunch? |
| you | You were having lunch. | You were not having lunch. | Were you having lunch? |
| he, she, it | He was having lunch. | He was not having lunch. | Was he having lunch? |
| we, you, they | They were having lunch. | They were not having lunch. | Were they having lunch? |
We often use the short/contracted forms with these verbs.