Question

Exercise 1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Each sentence has one verb in the past continuous and one verb in the past simple.
0) I ______ (have) dinner when the fire alarm went off.
1) I ______ (walk) home after the party last night when I suddenly realised I was lost.
2) The car ______ (begin) to make a terribly loud noise while we were driving home.
3) I ______ (meet up) with Jane and Tim while they were staying in Paris. 4) I ______ (cycle) on a busy road when a man ______ (step out) in front of me!
5) She ______ (start) to feel sick while she ______ (watch) the concert.
Exercise 2: Writing and Speaking Practice Use your imagination to finish the sentences. Each sentence should contain an example of the past continuous and an example of the past simple. Compare your sentences with a friend.
Did you have similar ideas? ….. when suddenly I heard footsteps behind me
2) He had just started writing when… 3) It was raining outside when she… 4) The teacher was just starting the lesson when…
5) He closed the door while she…​

Answer 1

Ответ:Exercise 1

1. was having

2. was walking

3. began

4. met up

5. was cycling; stepped

6. started; was watching

Exercise 2

1. I was reading a book, when …

2…. when the phone rang .

3. … when they left the restaurant.

4. … when Denis entered .

5. … was cooking

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