Past Simple vs Past Continuous – Fill in the Blanks with Answers

A. Affirmative – Complete with the correct form of the verb in brackets. 1. I __________ (read) a book when you called.

They __________ (arrive) at 7 o’clock last night.

A. Affirmative – Complete with the correct form of the verb in brackets. 3. She __________ (cook) dinner while he __________ (watch) TV.

We __________ (visit) our grandparents last weekend.

A. Affirmative – Complete with the correct form of the verb in brackets. 5. He __________ (drive) to work when the accident __________ (happen).

A. Affirmative – Complete with the correct form of the verb in brackets. 6. The sun __________ (shine) and the birds __________ (sing).

B. Negative – Complete with the correct negative form of the verb in brackets. 1. I __________ (not listen) when the teacher asked the question.

They __________ (not go) to the cinema yesterday.

He __________ (not work) when I entered the room.

We __________ (not see) her at the party.