Question

1 Read the theory. Then, read the sentences choosing the the correct item. Give reasons. Write the sentences in your notebook. 1 When she was young, Kate lived/was living near the sea. 2 At 8:15 am, an earthquake hit/was hitting the east coast of the country 3 At 10 am this morning, Alan walked/was walking to school. 4 Kate put on a life jacket and jumped/was jumping from the sinking ship.5 Jane slept/was sleeping when she suddenly felt the ground moving.​

Answer 1

Ответ:

1) lived

2) hit

3) was walking

4) jumped

5) was sleeping

Answer 2

1. When she was young, Kate lived near the sea. Reasons: This sentence is in the past simple tense, indicating a specific time in the past when Kate lived near the sea. It suggests that this is no longer the case and is a fact.

2. At 8:15 am, an earthquake hit the east coast of the country. Reasons: This sentence is in the past simple tense, indicating a specific time in the past when the earthquake occurred. It suggests that the event is completed and happened at a specific moment.

3. At 10 am this morning, Alan walked to school. Reasons: This sentence is in the past simple tense, indicating a specific time in the past when Alan walked to school. It suggests that the event is completed and happened at a specific moment.

4. Kate put on a life jacket and jumped from the sinking ship. Reasons: This sentence is in the past simple tense, indicating a specific time in the past when Kate put on a life jacket and jumped from the sinking ship. It suggests that the event is completed and happened at a specific moment.

5. Jane slept when she suddenly felt the ground moving. Reasons: This sentence is in the past simple tense, indicating a specific time in the past when Jane was sleeping and suddenly felt the ground moving. It suggests that the event is completed and happened at a specific moment.