[Grammar] past continuous/perfect continuous

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FlyingKitties

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What is the difference between the sentences of each group?:

I was having a beautiful dream when the alarm clock rang.
I had been having a beautiful dream when the alarm clock rang.


Caroline was skiing when she broke her leg.
Caroline had been skiing when she broke her leg.
 
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Only the first sentence in each group is correct.
 
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