WorksheetsPast simple vs. past continuous quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
We were sitting at the breakfast table when the doorbell __________
rang.
was ringing.
were ringing.
He __________ a lot of friendly people while he was working in California.
met
was meeting
were meeting
When they left the museum, the sun __________
shone.
was shining.
were shining.
The students __________ cards when the teacher __________ in.
played - was coming
was playing - came
were playing - came
While the children __________, their parents ___________ TV.
slept - were watching
was sleeping - watched
were sleeping - were watching
It ___________ to rain while she __________ the flowers in her garden.
started - was watering
was starting - was watering
were starting - watered
When I opened the door, it __________
rained
was raining
were raining
While Henry was having a drink at the bar, his wife __________ in the sea.
swam
was swimming
were swimming
He __________ a loud bang while he was talking to his friend.
heard
was hearing
were hearing
While he _________ a shower, his dogs were eating his steaks.
took
was taking
were taking
