Optimise B1+, Unit 2 - Grammar 1 (Past Simple & Continuous)

The programme was just starting when the doorbell _________________.

• rang

• was ringing

I __________________ as quickly as I could when they told me the news.

• came

• was coming

___________________ the football match when I called you?

• Did you watch

• Were you watching

He _______________ the plants when the accident happened.

• watered

• was watering

Michelle ______________ the answer to the question.

• wasn't knowing

• didn't know

Complete the text with the correct form (past simple or past continuous) of the word in brackets. Use commas between your answers.

I remember the day I finally ____________ (learn) to ride a bike very clearly. It wasn't long after my fifth birthday and I ____________ (have) a new bicycle. My parents took me out on it a few times but I ______________ (can) get my balance and I got very frustrated.

Complete the text with the correct form (past simple or past continuous) of the word in brackets. Use commas between your answers.

hen one day I was out on my bike with my dad. At first he was holding on to the bike but then I looked round and I saw that he ______________ (not help) me anymore. I _____________ (do) it all by myself! I was riding it on my own. It was the most amazing feeling.

Complete the sentences with the correct form (past simple or past continuous) of the words in brackets.

I ­______________ (make) good progress on my essay when my computer crashed.

Complete the sentences with the correct form (past simple or past continuous) of the words in brackets.

He decided to stay at home because he ______________ (want) to go to the exhibition.

Complete the sentences with the correct form (past simple or past continuous) of the words in brackets.

I think they ______________ (teach) us lots of interesting things at school.