Question

Task 4 Complete the sentences with the correct past simple or past continuous form of the verb in brackets and write the tense that you used. 0 Nathan was running (run) when he fell over (Past Continuous). 1 What (you / do) at 8.3 last night, Steve? 2 When I called my grandparents, they (have) dinner. 3 Someone (steal) my bicycle while I was shopping. 4 Darren (not chat) to friends when I saw him. He was on his own. 5 When it suddenly (begin) to rain, we all ran inside. 6 My brother (not manage) to finish his homework while he was sitting in the library. 7 While I was choosing a book, the shop assistant (say) it was time to close. 8 At the cinema, some people (talk) loudly during the film, so I didn’t enjoy it.

Answer 1

1. Were you doing
2. They were having
3. Stole
4. Wasn’t chatting
5. Began
6. Didn’t manage
7. Said
8. Were talking

Answer 2

1. What were you doing at 8.30 last night, Steve? (Past Continuous)
2. When I called my grandparents, they were having dinner. (Past Continuous)
3. Someone stole my bicycle while I was shopping. (Past Simple and Past Continuous)
4. Darren wasn't chatting to friends when I saw him. He was on his own. (Past Continuous)
5. When it suddenly began to rain, we all ran inside. (Past Simple)
6. My brother didn't manage to finish his homework while he was sitting in the library. (Past Simple and Past Continuous)
7. While I was choosing a book, the shop assistant said it was time to close. (Past Continuous and Past Simple)
8. At the cinema, some people were talking loudly during the film, so I didn’t enjoy it. (Past Continuous)