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What did you do at this time yesterday vs What were you doing at this time yesterday

Both of these phrases are fine/correct, but they're used in slightly different contexts. 'What did you do at this time yesterday?' is asking about a specific action or event that occurred at a particular time in the past. On the other hand, 'What were you doing at this time yesterday?' is asking about an ongoing action or activity that was happening at a specific time in the past.
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What did you do at this time yesterday

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to inquire about a specific action or event that took place at a particular time in the past.

This phrase is used to ask someone about a particular activity or event they were engaged in at a specific time the day before.
  • Jul 19, 2022 ... That is almost correct. Remove the word "of". What did you do at this time yesterday? :tick: What were you doing at this time yesterday ...
  • Aug 10, 2023 ...What did you do at this time yesterday?” asks about a specific, discrete action. The answer might be something like “I put the roast into the ...
  • Feb 9, 2023 ...What did you do at this time yesterday?” asks about a specific, discrete action. The answer might be something like “I put the roast into the ...
  • May 23, 2016 ...What did you do at this time yesterday?” asks about a specific, discrete action. The answer might be something like “I put the roast into the ...
  • May 11, 2018 ... '' what did you do at this time yesterday?'' 3. It suddenly begin to rain while Laura is siting in the garden. 4. It was late so we decided ...
  • Dec 12, 2021 ... Respuesta: WHAT DID YOU DO AT THIS TIME YESTERDAY? (past simple). Publicidad. Publicidad. Nuevas preguntas de Inglés.
  • What did you do at this time yesterday? 5. Tom was taking a photograph of me while I was not looking. Exercise 15.3. 1. I felt asleep when I was watching ...
  • Jun 16, 2021 ... What did you do at this time yesterday?2. What were you doing at this time yesterday? Letters a, b, c, and d are angle measures. Which ...
  • Jan 17, 2018 ... i washed the dishes while you were slipping out of my hand. 8. we didnt go out because it was rain 9. what did you do at this time yesterday

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  • What were you doing at this time yesterday?

What were you doing at this time yesterday

This phrase is also correct and commonly used in English to inquire about an ongoing action or activity that was happening at a specific time in the past.

This phrase is used to ask someone about an activity or action they were in the middle of at a specific time the day before.
  • Aug 10, 2023 ...What were you doing at this time yesterday?” asks about an ongoing action. The answer might be “I was cooking dinner at this time yesterday ...
  • Jul 19, 2022 ... What were you doing at this time yesterday? :tick: stephenlearner said: I think the past continuous is better for both question and answer ...
  • Oct 14, 2017 ... "What were you doing at this time yesterday?" -->refers to a specific moment of yesterday. If you are asking the question today around 12pm, you ...
  • Sep 24, 2022 ... Lived in Oahu (2013–2017). · 7y. Originally Answered: What were you doing at this time yesterday? ·. Same thing I do every night, Pinky. 91.
  • Aug 23, 2022 ... What were you doing at this time yesterday? I hope you were enjoying it! To form the past continuous tense we use the auxiliary verb to be + ...
  • What were you doing at this time yesterday? b. What will you be doing at this time tomorrow? 5. a. What have you done since you got up this morning? b. What ...
  • Jan 11, 2024 ... What were you doing at this time yesterday? 8. My mother has always been my biggest inspiration. 9. A fast car goes fast. 10. They looked ...
  • What were you doing at this time yesterday? July 16, 2015. Smoking a blunt. 2 · 0. Report post. Liked by: lorenzo a.k.a. rapper BIG Z. You're not country stfu ...
  • Welcome to my class. The Past Continuous Tense 过去进行时What were you doing at this time yesterday? By Sunny Ningde No.10 High School. Published byDarrin ...

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