1. Were we studying English yesterday at 4:00pm? We were not studying English yesterday at 4:00pm.
2. Was John working...? John was not working
3. Was she having a bath? She was not having a bath
4. Was he playing tennis...? He was not playing tennis
5. Was Jack doing his homework...? Jack was not doing his homework...
6. Was my friend painting...? My friend was not painting...