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Past simple vs. past continuous quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

We were sitting at the breakfast table when the doorbell __________

a)

rang.

b)

was ringing.

c)

were ringing.

2.

He __________ a lot of friendly people while he was working in California.

a)

met

b)

was meeting

c)

were meeting

3.

When they left the museum, the sun __________

a)

shone.

b)

was shining.

c)

were shining.

4.

The students __________ cards when the teacher __________ in.

a)

played - was coming

b)

was playing - came

c)

were playing - came

5.

While the children __________, their parents ___________ TV.

a)

slept - were watching

b)

was sleeping - watched

c)

were sleeping - were watching

6.

It ___________ to rain while she __________ the flowers in her garden.

a)

started - was watering

b)

was starting - was watering

c)

were starting - watered

7.

When I opened the door, it __________

a)

rained

b)

was raining

c)

were raining

8.

While Henry was having a drink at the bar, his wife __________ in the sea.

a)

swam

b)

was swimming

c)

were swimming

9.

He __________ a loud bang while he was talking to his friend.

a)

heard

b)

was hearing

c)

were hearing

10.

While he _________ a shower, his dogs were eating his steaks.

a)

took

b)

was taking

c)

were taking