Past Simple or Past Continuous

Choose the correct verb form (Past Simple or Past Continuous) to complete the sentences. Mary was getting ready for the exam while I ______.

Choose the correct verb form (Past Simple or Past Continuous) to complete the sentences. When I entered the classroom, everybody ______ at the desks.

Choose the correct verb form (Past Simple or Past Continuous) to complete the sentences. My friend ______ at 1 o’clock yesterday.

Choose the correct verb form (Past Simple or Past Continuous) to complete the sentences. It ______ all the evening yesterday.

Choose the correct verb form (Past Simple or Past Continuous) to complete the sentences. They were leaving when she ______.

Choose the correct verb form (Past Simple or Past Continuous) to complete the sentences. She was driving when she ______ me in the street.

Choose the correct verb form (Past Simple or Past Continuous) to complete the sentences. I _______ my homework while mum was cooking.

Choose the correct verb form (Past Simple or Past Continuous) to complete the sentences. We were _______ when the postman came.

Choose the correct verb form (Past Simple or Past Continuous) to complete the sentences. She _______ the children play.

Choose the correct verb form (Past Simple or Past Continuous) to complete the sentences. He __________ when dad came.

Choose the correct verb form (Past Simple or Past Continuous) to complete the sentences. I ______ abroad when I got his letter.

Choose the correct verb form (Past Simple or Past Continuous) to complete the sentences. The wind _______ when we were in the open sea.