Past Continuous to describe interrupted actions
MEMO
A. Fill the spaces in the sentences with these phrases from the box:
were sitting in the park were playing
somebody broke into their house was having a conversation
the schoolbell rang knocked on my door
was using the computer
1. We were studying at school when the schoolbell rang.
2. My friends were playing outside when it started to rain.
3. I was using the computer when the power went off.
4. I was sleeping when my little sister knocked on my door.
5. She was having a conversation with her friend when a boy interrupted them.
6. While we were sitting in the park, it began to snow.
7. While they were making dinner, somebody broke into their house.
B. Use the verb suggested to complete the sentence with an appropriate phrase expressing an
interrupted action:
1. When she was taking (take) a bath, the child began to cry.
2. When he was returning (return) from his walk, the dog attacked him.
3. We were eating (eat) dinner when we heard the news.
4. They were taking (take) a nap when they woke from a scream.
5. Paul was driving (drive) his car when the accident happened.
6. Mom was watching (watch) her favourite show when grandma called.
7. I was playing (play) with my new toy when it broke.
8. He was doing (do) well at work when he got fired.
9. We were walking (walk) to the shop when we got robbed.
10. They were swimming (swim) in the ocean when the lifeguard called them.
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