Question

Explain how the imperfect is used to talk about the past in English. short answer

Answer 1

The imperfect tense in English is not a standalone tense like in some other languages, but it is often expressed using the past continuous tense (e.g., "was doing") or the simple past with certain adverbs. It describes ongoing or repeated actions in the past, background settings, or habitual actions. For instance, "I was walking to school" suggests an ongoing action, while "When I was a child, I played outside every day" reflects a habitual action.