Narrative Tenses

Combining tenses to tell a story.

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Past Simple
Main events that happened in order.

Example: "We **arrived** at the airport."

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Past Continuous
Setting the scene; ongoing actions.

Example: "The sun **was setting** as we drove."

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Past Perfect
Action that happened before another past event.

Example: "I **had forgotten** my passport."

Putting It All Together

The train **was arriving** at the station when I realized that I **had left** my camera on the bus. I **ran** back to the bus stop, but it **was gone**.