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Past Progressive VS Past Simple
Past Progressive VS Past Simple
EXERCISE 1.
Fill in the blank with the correct tense, either past simple or past continuous.
1. Just as I was opening (open) my front door, a cat ran (run) inside.
2. His family was having (have) dinner when the doorbell rang (ring).
3. While Arthur was mowing (mow) the lawn, it started (start) to rain.
4. When I was walking (walk) to school, I came across (come) a gold ring.
5. Mike and I saw (see) a UFO when we were camping (camp) in the
forest.
6. There was (be) an earthquake while Jeff was driving (drive) to work.
7. Dave ran into (run) Diane as he was walking (walk) through the
park.
8. Alan was taking (take) a picture when Megan and Sue
Fed (feed) the ducks.
9. The students were playing (play) cards when the teacher came
(come) into the classroom.
10. While Roger Was taking (take) a shower when his dogs
ate (eat) his steaks in the kitchen.