Question

C Complete the sentences with the past simple or the past continuous of the verbs in the brackets. 2 The scientist (perform) an experiment at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. 3 How (the thief/break into) the museum? 4 The teenager (vandalise) a statue when the police (catch) him.5 Henry (take) a picture of the exhibits when the guard (yell) at him.6 Alexander Bell (not/invent) electricity.7 Tom (sketch) a drawing while Andy (paint) a portrait.8.Alexander the Great (lead) his army into many battles.9.......(Ken/go) to the art exhibition yesterday?10 The sun (shine) and the birds (sing).​

Answer 1

2. The scientist was performing an experiment at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon.

3. How did the thief break into the museum?

4. The teenager vandalised a statue when the police caught him.

5. Henry was taking a picture of the exhibits when the guard yelled at him.

6. Alexander Bell didn`t invent electricity.

7. Tom was sketching a drawing while Andy painted a portrait.

8. Alexander the Great led his army into many battles.

9. Did Ken go to the art exhibition yesterday?

10 The sun shone and the birds sang.​

Answer 2

2. The scientist performed an experiment at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
3. How did the thief break into the museum?
4. The teenager was vandalizing a statue when the police caught him.
5. Henry was taking a picture of the exhibits when the guard yelled at him.
6. Alexander Bell did not invent electricity.
7. Tom was sketching a drawing while Andy was painting a portrait.
8. Alexander the Great led his army into many battles.
9. Did Ken go to the art exhibition yesterday?
10. The sun was shining and the birds were singing.