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an action which was happening when another action, which is usually shorter,

               happened at the same time, stopped the continuous action or started after the
               continuous action.
               Example: I was having dinner when Sarah called me.
               I was walking along the beach when it started raining.


               The Future continuous is used to show that an action will be happening at a time
               in the future.
               Example: I will be having dinner at my parents’ house tomorrow.





               Here are some verbs in the continuous tense:


               Have


                 He is having a shower now. (Present continuous)
                 He was having a shower when the phone rang. (Past continuous)
                 He will be having a shower, so take the house keys when you go out. (Future
                   continuous)


               Run


                 He is running right now. (Present continuous)
                 He was running when I saw him yesterday. (Past continuous)
                 He will be running tomorrow morning. (Future continuous)


               Watch


                 I am watching a really good film now. (Present continuous)
                 I was watching a really good film when there was a power cut. (Past
                   continuous)
                 I will be watching my favourite TV show when you arrive tomorrow. (Future
                   continuous)


               Do


                 I am doing my homework at the moment. (Present continuous)
                 I was doing my homework all night. (Past continuous)
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