1. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 5 : Put in the “Past Continuous Tense” of the verbs in brackets.
e.g. While my sister was reading (read) a book, I was washing (wash) the dished. G I T A L
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2. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 5 : Put in the “Past Continuous Tense” of the verbs in brackets.
1. While our mother ……………… (cook) in the kitchen, we ……………… (work) in the garden.
2. What ……………… you ……………… (d) last night when I called?
3. The teacher entered the room as the students ……………… (laugh). G I T A L
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3. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 5 : Put in the “Past Continuous Tense” of the verbs in brackets.
4. I saw you yesterday while you ……………… (get) out of a taxi.
5. The bell ……………… (ring) when we arrived at the school yesterday.
6. While the audiences ……………… (clap), the curtain fell. G I T A L
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4. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 5 : Put in the “Past Continuous Tense” of the verbs in brackets.
7. She ……………… (scrub) the bathroom floor at 9 o’clock this morning.
8. While Anne ……………… (water) the plants, her husband ……………… (trim) the hedge. G I T A L
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5. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 5 : Put in the “Past Continuous Tense” of the verbs in brackets.
9. While Minnie ……………… (fly) the fish, her friend ……………… (bake) a cake.
10. You ……………… (not listen) while I ……………… (speak) just now. G I T A L
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6. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 6 : Write out each sentence using the “Simple Past” or “Past Continuous Tense” of the verbs in the brackets.
e.g. My neighbors (quarrel) loudly when I came home.
My neighbors were quarreling loudly when I came home. G I T A L
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7. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 6 : Write out each sentence using the “Simple Past” or “Past Continuous Tense” of the verbs in the brackets.
1. A dog (bite) him while he (wait) for a bus.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………… .
2. We (listen) to the radio when Mos (rush) into the house. G I T A L
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8. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 6 : Write out each sentence using the “Simple Past” or “Past Continuous Tense” of the verbs in the brackets.
3. My shoes (fell) off as I (jump) over the fence.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………… .
4. She (break) into tears as we (wave) goodbye. G I T A L
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9. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 6 : Write out each sentence using the “Simple Past” or “Past Continuous Tense” of the verbs in the brackets.
5. While the boy (claim) up the tree, he (slip) and (fall).
…………………………………………………………………………………………………… .
6. Nicky (lose) her purse when she (shop) yesterday. G I T A L
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10. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 6 : Write out each sentence using the “Simple Past” or “Past Continuous Tense” of the verbs in the brackets.
7. My brother (knock) the coffee pot over as he (reach) for the cup.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………… .
8. While two boys (fight), the teacher (come) in the room. G I T A L
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11. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 6 : Write out each sentence using the “Simple Past” or “Past Continuous Tense” of the verbs in the brackets.
9. As I (walk) upstairs, the telephone (ring).
…………………………………………………………………………………………………… .
10. While John (walk) home this afternoon, he(trip) and (fall). G I T A L
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12. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 7 : Sarah did a lot of things yesterday morning. Look at the pictures and then write a sentence for each picture.
1. At 8:15, she …………………………………………………………………………………………… G I T A L
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13. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 7 : Sarah did a lot of things yesterday morning. Look at the pictures and then write a sentence for each picture.
2. At 9 o'clock, she ……………………………………………………………………………………… G I T A L
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14. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 7 : Sarah did a lot of things yesterday morning. Look at the pictures and then write a sentence for each picture.
3. At 9:45, she…………………………………………………………………………………………… . G I T A L
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15. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 7 : Sarah did a lot of things yesterday morning. Look at the pictures and then write a sentence for each picture.
4. At 10:35, she …………………………………………………………………………………….…… . G I T A L
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16. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 7 : Sarah did a lot of things yesterday morning. Look at the pictures and then write a sentence for each picture.
5. At 11:45, she …………………………………………………………………………………….…… . G I T A L
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17. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 7 : Sarah did a lot of things yesterday morning. Look at the pictures and then write a sentence for each picture.
6. At 12:45, she …………………………………………………………………………………….…… . G I T A L
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18. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 8 : Write the negative form of the Past Continuous.
1. Mind …………………… (not / study) at Oxford when the war began.
2. We …………………… (not / wait) for the boss at the station.
3. No. I …………………… (not / talk) to my brother.
4. I …………………… (not / watch) television last night.
5. The lion …………………… (not / hunt) when the man shot it. G I T A L
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19. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 9 : Complete the question. Use ‘was/were –ing’. Use ‘what/where/ why’ if necessary.
1. A : ……………………………………………………. in 1990? (you/live)
B : In Brazil.
2. A : ……………………………………………………. So fast? (Susan/drive)
B : Because she was late. G I T A L
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20. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 9 : Complete the question. Use ‘was/were –ing’. Use ‘what/where/ why’ if necessary.
3. A : ……………………………………………………. When you got up?
(it/rain)
B : No, it was sunny.
4. A : ……………………………………………………. At 2 o’clock? (you/do)
B : I was asleep. G I T A L
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21. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 9 : Complete the question. Use ‘was/were –ing’. Use ‘what/where/ why’ if necessary.
5. A : ……………………………………………………. A suit yesterday?
(Kim/wear)
B : No, jeans. G I T A L
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22. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 10 : Look at the picture. You saw Tim yesterday afternoon. What was he doing? Write positive or negative sentences.
5. A : ……………………………………………………. A suit yesterday?
(Kim/wear)
B : No, jeans. G I T A L
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23. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 10 : Look at the picture. You saw Tim yesterday afternoon. What was he doing? Write positive or negative sentences.
1. (wear / a jacket) ………………. He wasn't wearing a jacket……..… .
2. (go / home) ……………………………………………………………………………… .
3. (wear / a hat) …………………………………………………………………………… . G I T A L
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24. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 10 : Look at the picture. You saw Tim yesterday afternoon. What was he doing? Write positive or negative sentences.
4. (carry / a bag) ………………………………………………………………………… .
5. (carry / an umbrella) ……………………………………………………………….. .
6. (eat / an ice-cream cone) ……………………………………………………… . G I T A L
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25. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 10 : Look at the picture. You saw Tim yesterday afternoon. What was he doing? Write positive or negative sentences.
7. (go / to the dentist) ……………………………………………………………… .
8. (ride / a bicycle) ……………………………………………………………………… . G I T A L
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26. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 11 : Complete the sentences by putting the verbs into the Past Continuous.
1. It ……………………… (snow) when I left home this morning.
2. At the end of the first half of the game, they ……………… (win).
3. I nearly had an accident this morning. A car ……………………… (came) towards me, but I moved quickly out of the way. G I T A L
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27. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 11 : Complete the sentences by putting the verbs into the Past Continuous.
4. I tried to explain my problem to her, but she ……………………… (not / listen)
5. He ……………………… (talk) on the phone when I arrived. G I T A L
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28. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 11 : Complete the sentences by putting the verbs into the Past Continuous.
6. A lot of people ……………………… (wait) for the 7:30 bus last night.
7. Which hotel ……………………… (you / stay) in when you lost your passport?
8. I ……………………… (live) in London when I met them. G I T A L
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29. D I G I T A L 4.0 Past Progressive ENG M.2 Sem. 2 Grammar
Exercise 11 : Complete the sentences by putting the verbs into the Past Continuous.
9. It was a sunny afternoon and people ……………………… (sit)on the grass in the park. Then it suddenly started to rain.
10. Fortunately, I ……………………… (not / drive) too fast when the children walked into the road in front of me. G I T A L
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