Past Simple-Past Continuous
Interrupted
100

We_____ (have) a successful negotiation when suddenly our boss_____(phone) us. 

We were having a successful negotiation when suddenly our boss phoned us.

100
While I _____ (type) my report, the electricity _____ (go) off.
While I was typing my report, the electricity went off.
200

While she ____(tour) New Zealand, she____(develop) an interest in Maori culture. 

While she was touring New Zealand, she developed an interest in Maori culture.

200
Timothy ____ (get) a black eye while he _____ (fight) with his girlfriend last night.
Timothy got a black eye while he was fighting with his girlfriend last night.
300
Joseph_____(drive) too fast, that's why he____(have) a car accident.
Joseph was driving too fast, that's why he had a car accident.
300
Joseph _____ (study) yesterday when his cat _____ (die).
Joseph was studying yesterday when his cat died.
400

They still_____(work) on their new designs when they____(see) an opening in the market.

They were still working on their new designs when they see an opening in the market.

400
He _____ (lose) his wallet while he _____ (jog) in the park.
He lost his wallet while he was jogging in the park.
500

I___(have) a meeting with my client when the phone___(ring)

I was having a meeting with my client when the phone rang.

500
While she ____ (cook), the telephone ______ (ring).
While she was cooking, the telephone rang.