WorksheetsZNO past simple past continuous
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 28mins
Which action happened FIRST?
What were you doing when I called you last night?
What were you doing
when I called you last night?
Which action happened FIRST?
I was sitting in a café when you called.
I was sitting in a café
when you called.
Which action happened FIRST?
Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise.
Susie was watching a film
when she heard the noise.
Which action happened FIRST?
We were playing tennis when John hurt his ankle.
We were playing tennis
when John hurt his ankle.
Which action happened FIRST?
He was taking a shower when the telephone rang.
He was taking a shower
when the telephone rang.
Which action interrupts(прерывает) another action?
He was living in France when the Revolution started.
He was living in France
when the Revolution started.
Which action interrupts(прерывает) another action?
When her train got to the station, we were waiting on the platform.
When her train got to the station,
we were waiting on the platform.
Which action interrupts(прерывает) another action?
When I left the house, it was snowing.
When I left the house,
it was snowing.
Which action interrupts(прерывает) another action?
He was working in a bank when he met his wife.
He was working in a bank
when he met his wife.
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Він спав, коли в двері подзвонили.
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Вчора ввечері ми вечеряли о 20:00.
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Вчора я пішов на пошту, купив фрукти в супермаркеті і прочитав a
книга в парку в другій половині дня.
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Ми дивилися телевізор, коли почули гучний шум.
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Джулі була в саду, коли прийшов Лоренс.
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A: Що ви робили вчора о 15:00?
B: Я прибирав свій будинок.
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Минулого року я відвідав Париж і Рим.
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Вони вечеряли, коли до дверей зайшла поліція.
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Він працював у саду, when he found money.
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I was walking in the park, коли я зустрів старого друга.
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Це був день у грудні. It was snowing та люди робили різдвяні покупки.
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My ex boyfriend was so annoying! Він завжди спізнювався на автобус і приходив пізно.
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When I called my sister, вона працювала.
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Чому ти плакав, when I came?
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Коли він прийшов додому, we started eating.
Watch the video and fill in the blanks. [0:00-0:20]
- I __________ about the engagement.
- Surprised?
- And confused. Rach, sweetie... I didn't _________ to you.
(a)
Watch the video and fill in the blanks. [0:20-0:37]
- I know.
- I don't think you do.
- You _____ propose to me. Joey _____.
- Poor baby, you're so tired.
(a)
Watch the video and choose the correct option. [0:37-1:02]
- Rach, I _____ to you.
Joey _____ to you.
And Chandler _____ to you.
- You _____ to me. Chandler _____ to me. But Joey did.
don't propose
didn't propose
didn't proposed
haven't proposed
Watch the video and choose the correct option. [1:03-1:17]
- Joey proposed to you?
- I can come back.
- Wait. Wait. Wait. Joey, ____ you propose to her?
- No.
- Yes, you _____.
- Actually, technically, I ______.
Did / was / was
Did / did / did
Were / didn't / did
Did / did / didn't
Watch the video and fill in the blanks. [1:17-1:34]
- Well, then, why did you ______ me a ring?
- Wait. You gave her the ring?
- No, and I did not ______ her to marry me.
- Yes, you did. / - No, I didn't.
- Yes, you did. - No, I didn't.
- Yes, you did, and don't you say you didn't!
(a)
Watch the video and choose the correct option. [1:34-1:47]
- He _____ right there. He _____ down on one knee and he _____.
- You _____ down on one knee?
- Yeah, that looks bad. But I didn't propose.
- Then what did happen?
- Yeah, what did happen?
was / got / proposed / were
is / get / propose / are
were / went / proposed / was
was / get / propose / were
Watch the video and choose the correct option. [1:48-2:04]
- Okay, the ring ______ on the floor, and I went down to pick it up… and you ______ I was proposing.
- Yeah, but you ______, "Will you marry me?"
- No, I didn't. / - Yes, you did. / - No, I didn't.
- Yes, you did. Oh, my God, you _______.
fall / thought / say / didn't
felt / thought / said / weren't
fell / thought / said / didn't
fall / think / say / don't
Watch the video and fill in the blanks. [2:04-2:15]
- Why _____ you tell me that before?
-Well, I _____… but people _____ coming in...
(a)
A thief broke into our house last night while my sister and I _____ (pick up) a pizza for dinner.
were picking up
picked up
I _____ (shop) with some friends yesterday, and I _____ (lose) my keys.
was shopping / was losing
shopped / lost
was shopping /lost
Choose the 3 sentences that are true:
Matt was watching movies and he was going to visit his grandma when a storm started.
A storm started last Thursday when a 19-year-old boy was at his grandma's.
the storm intensified into a tornado, ripping the walls off the house and sucking him in.
The tornado took Matt and dropped him over the neighbor's field.
After flying through the air at 150 miles per hour, it’s safe to say that Matt had the ride of his life!
"I was working when my boss arrived" is an example of:
Parallel events
Sequence of events
Interruption of an event
"I was working while you were studying" is an example of:
Parallel events
Sequence of events
Interruption of an event
"I worked then I studied" is an example of:
Parallel events
Sequence of events
Interruption of an event
"I was watching TV when there was a blackout" is an example of:
Parallel events
Sequence of events
Interruption of an event
We use "when" to connect...
Parallel events
a sequence of events
an Interrupting event
We use "while" two connect
I was doing homework _______ I was listening to music
I was doing homework _______ you started listening to music
I did my homework _______ I listened to music
We use "then" two connect
I was doing homework _______ I was listening to music
I was doing homework _______ you started listening to music
I did my homework and _______ I listened to music
We use "when" to connect
I was doing homework _______ I was listening to music
I was doing homework _______ you started listening to music
I did my homework and _______ I listened to music
18. (A) Why are you laughing yesterday?
(B) I was reading a funny book.
a) Correct
b) Wrong
14. (A) Did you watch the movie?
(B) Yes, I
a) Correct
b) Wrong
10. (A) What were you doing?
(B) We ate dinner.
a) Correct
b) Wrong
9. (A) Was the dog barking?
(B) No, it didn’t.
a) Correct
b) Wrong
5. I watched TV when I heard the phone ring.
a) Correct
b) Wrong
