Question

Выручите пожалуйста))* The past continuous indicates on ongoing activity while simple past indicates a finished action. Look and circle the correct form of the verb. 1. I was reading/ read a book when my mother was coming/ came in. 2. He was taking/ took a shower when the lights went/ were going off. 3. The rain started/ was starting to fall while we walked/ were walking in the park. 4. We were eating/ ate our dinner when someone knocked/ was knosking an the door. 5. The were walking/ walkid to school when suddenly they saw/ were seeing an unusual lught.

Answer 1

1. I was reading a book when my mother  came in.

2. He was taking a shower when the lights went off.

3. The rain started to fall while we were walking in the park.

4. We were eating our dinner when someone knocked on the door.

5. They were walking to school when suddenly they saw an unusual light.

Answer 2

Sure, I'd be happy to help you! Let's review the sentences and choose the correct form of the verb for each one:

1. I was reading a book when my mother came in. (Explanation: "I was reading" indicates an ongoing activity, and "my mother came in" is a finished action.)

2. He was taking a shower when the lights went off. (Explanation: "He was taking" indicates an ongoing activity, and "the lights went off" is a finished action.)

3. The rain started to fall while we were walking in the park. (Explanation: "The rain started" indicates a finished action, and "we were walking" indicates an ongoing activity.)

4. We were eating our dinner when someone knocked on the door. (Explanation: "We were eating" indicates an ongoing activity, and "someone knocked on the door" is a finished action.)

5. They were walking to school when suddenly they saw an unusual light. (Explanation: "They were walking" indicates an ongoing activity, and "they saw an unusual light" is a finished action.)

So, the correct forms of the verbs are:

1. was reading, came
2. was taking, went
3. started, were walking
4. were eating, knocked
5. were walking, saw

Well done! You've successfully identified the correct verb forms for each sentence. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!