Past Simple
Past Continuous
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Past Simple-Past Continuous 3
100
Yesterday, Neal's dog____(run) after his girlfriend.
Yesterday, Neal's dog ran after his girlfriend.
100
When you_____(tell) that scary story, I_____(sleep) on the couch.
When you were telling that scary story, I was sleeping on the couch.
100
What year was Eva born?
Eva was born in ... (???)
100
While I _____ (write) my essay, the light _____ (go) off.
While I was writing my essay, the light went off.
100
Ada ____ (ride) her bicyle 5 kilometers yesterday. She ___ (be) really tired afterwards.
Ada rode her bicycle 5 kilometers yesterday. She was really tired afterwards.
200
Jane ____(make) a pie for Vanessa.
Jane made a pie for Vanessa.
200
I don't care what you _____(think), you shouldn´t steal.
I don't care what you were thinking, you shouldn´t steal.
200
When was your mother born?
She was born in ... (1971, 1988).
200
Have you ever gotten an invitation to a birthday party?
E.g. Yes, I have.
No, I haven´t.
200
Emily ____ (paint) her room green because it's her favorite color.
Emiy painted her room green because it's her favorite color.
300
Jane _____ (ride) to Alicante last month. She _____ (cut) her foot on the beach and _____ (have) to get stitches.
Jane rode to Alicante last month. She cut her foot on the beach and had to get stitches.
300
His dog_____(bark) while he_____(whistle) a song.
His dog was barking while he whistling a song.
300
Complete the sentence: Sinead /born / 16 October 1997
Sinead was born on the 16th of October, 1997.
300
What year did World War II end?
World War II ended in 1945.
300
Michael _____ (fall) asleep in class last Thursday because he ____ (is) bored.
Michael fell asleep in class last Thursday because he was bored.
400
Alexis ____ (feel) sad yesterday because she (visit) a friend who was sick.
Alexis felt bad yesterday because she didn't teach well.
400
While Sara ______ (read), Kristen _____ (watch) TV.
While Sarah was reading, Kristen was watching TV.
400
When was the youngest person in your group born?
The youngest person was born on ... (e.g. 5th of December, 2011).
400
He _____ (lose) his wallet while he _____ (jog) in the park.
He lost his wallet while he was jogging in the park.
400
My husband _______ (cook) dinner yesterday at 6 p.m.
My husband was cooking dinner yesterday at 6 p.m.
500
Last night, my soccer team _____ (lose) the game by 1 point. I was sad and _____ (eat) a container of ice-cream.
Last night, my soccer team lost the game by 1 point. I was sad and ate a container of ice-cream.
500
_____ you _____ (listen) while Sara ______ (talk)?
Were you listening while Sara was talking?
500
When were you born?
I was born on ... (9th of May, 2011) (24th of January, 2012).
500
While I ____ (watch) the Champions Final, I ____ (cry) from happiness.
While I was watching the Champions Final, I cried from happiness.
500
Last night at 10 p.m., Cindy _______(talk) to her boyfriend.
Last night at 10 p.m., Cindy was talking to her boyfriend.