Question

Past Progressive Vs. Simple Past – Practice

Directions: Complete the following sentences using the correct form (past progressive or simple past) of the verbs provided.

9. We (have) dinner at a new restaurant last night. While we
(eat), one of the waiters (drop) a tray on the floor.

10. Monty (work) in his garage last night when he (hear) a loud noise. He (put) down his tools and (go) outside into the yard. While he (look) around, someone (run) out of his front door. Monty (call) the police. He (tell) the police that the robber
(wear) a black ski jacket and jeans.

11. When Sue (arrive) at the theater, her friends (wait) for her inside.

12. John (break) his leg while he (play) football.

13. Mr. Duncan (get) home last night while his wife (cook) dinner and the children (watch) TV.

14. Paula (stay) home yesterday because it (snow) very heavily.

Answer 1

had...were eating.....dropped

was working....heared....put....went....was looking...ran...called....told...was wearing

arrived.....were waiting

broke.....was playing

got....was cooking...were watching

stayed....was snowing

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