Past Simple, Past Continuous

Put the verb in brackets into the correct form. He ... (climb) down the side of a building when suddenly the rope broke.

Put the verb in brackets into the correct form. The hot water tank ... (explode) while I was having a shower.

Put the verb in brackets into the correct form. I met a friend while I ... (do) the shopping.

Put the verb in brackets into the correct form. While the waiter was picking up the broken plates, he ... (cut) his finger.

Put the verb in brackets into the correct form. He ... (buy) some new shoes last month.

Put the verb in brackets into the correct form. While we were having a drink, a waiter ... (drop) a pile of plates.

Put the verb in brackets into the correct form. When we ... (get) to the concert the band was playing my favourite song.

Put the verb in brackets into the correct form. When I came home my mum ... (work) in the garden.

Put the verb in brackets into the correct form. While I ... (shop) this morning, I lost my money.

Put the verb in brackets into the correct form. Max didn’t go out yesterday afternoon; he ... (stay) at home.

Put the verb in brackets into the correct form. I ... (see) you in the park yesterday.