Past simple/past continuous
She (run) when she (drop) her phone.
She was running when she dropped her phone.
to complete a form
fill in
When _______ erupt, they are dangerous
volcanoes
attend a ________
meeting
They invented paper in China. /passive
Paper was invented in China.
When you (phone), I (do) my homework.
When you phoned, I was doing my homework.
to return
give back
earthquake
deal with ______
enquiries
'Pete talked to some nice people'. She said ...
She said that Pete had talked to some nice people.
While we (watch TV), we (hear) a strange noise.
While we were watching TV, we heard a strange noise.
stop doing something (because you are fed up, bored or it's too difficult)
give up
This happens in the mountains when snow starts to move down the hills
avalanche
prepare a ________
spreadsheet
'There won't be a party this year.' The teacher said...
The teacher said that there wouldn't be a party this year.
see a strange cat in the garden - I clean the car
I saw a strange cat in the garden while I was cleaning the car.
to search
look for
This happens in the Sahara, but can happen here too when it doesn't rain for a long time.
drought
make an ________
appointment
'Do you get up early on Satudays?' She asked me..
She asked me if I got up early on Saturdays.
football - helicopter
The boys were playing football when the helicopter landed.
to take care of someone
look after
Extreme shortage of food./In a ______ people sometimes starve.
famine
order _______
stationery
If I ________ (not forget) to renew my passport, I _____ _____ ______ (travel) on holiday with Jason and Emma.
If I hadn't forgotten to renew my passport, I could have travelled on holiday with Jason and Emma.