they were reading

they were reading(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. estuvieron leyendo
Eric and Kirsten have been enjoying that book. They were reading all day yesterday.Éric y Kirsten han estado disfrutando ese libro. Ayer estuvieron leyendo todo el día.
a. estaban leyendo
What were Mark and Alicia doing when you saw them on the beach? - They were reading.¿Qué hacían Mark y Alicia cuando los viste en la playa? - Estaban leyendo.
b. leían
Ines and Tomas were laughing because they were reading a funny story.Inés y Tomas se reían porque leían una historia graciosa.
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