Question

Read these sentences and open the brackets using the past simple or the past continuous. Write only the verb forms. Example 0. She (read) a book when he (come). Answer 0. was reading, came. 1. I (drink) tea, when my wife (call). 2. When I (type) my report, Mark (leave) the office. 3. Peter (read) while I (have) lunch.

Answer 1

1. I (was drinking) tea, when my wife (called).

2. When I (was typing) my report, Mark (left) the office.

3. Peter (was reading) while I (was having) lunch.

Answer 2

1. I was drinking tea, when my wife called.

2. When I was typing my report, Mark left the office.

3. Peter was reading while I was having lunch.