Which verb tense is for an ongoing past action that was interrupted by another action in the past, emphasizing that the ongoing action is over?

Example: John had been washing his car all morning, but quit when the rain came.

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Amiyah Murillo

27 January, 10:30

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Karla Nixon · Answer 1

had been washing his car all morning

Which verb tense is for an ongoing past action that was interrupted by another action in the past, emphasizing that the ongoing action is over?Example: John had been washing his car all morning, but quit when the rain came.