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SIMPLE PAST AND PAST CONTINUOUS

INSTRUCTION: Complete the sentences using the verb in either the


past simple or past continuous tense.

1. Helen was doing her weekly shopping when she met her old friend,
June
2. The sun was shining when I got up this morning. I felt so tired!
3. Jim was waiting at one airport while Max was waiting at the other.
What a disaster!
4. It was raining very hard, so the referee decided not to play the
match.
5. When the police arrived at the party, the music was playing very
loud and everybody was shouting.
6. The mail arrived very late today. It came after eleven o'clock.
7. Joan became very angry this morning. She was speaking to an
important client and someone entered the room without knocking.
8. Hank was cooking in the kitchen. His sister offered to help but Hank
refused
9. He was listening to the radio while he was making breakfast. 
10. What were you doing when you heard about Mexico's quarantine
due to COVID-19? 

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