--description--

Bob's statement uses the past continuous tense I was checking to describe an action that was ongoing in the past.

You can create sentences in the past continuous by combining the verb to be in the past was or were + verb + ing.

He also uses the modal verb should to suggest a course of action.

--questions--

--text--

What does Bob want to communicate in his sentence?

--answers--

He was continuously working on the issue and is certain they must open an issue

--feedback--

Bob was checking the branch, not continuously working on the issue, and should is used for suggestions.

He was in the process of checking the branch and thinks opening an issue is a good idea

He finished checking the branch and is not sure about opening an issue

--feedback--

Bob was still in the process of checking and he suggests opening an issue with should.

He started checking the branch and doesn't think it's necessary to open an issue

--feedback--

Bob was already checking the branch and actually suggests opening an issue.

--video-solution--

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