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Past Simple vs Past Continuous

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This test checks understanding of when to use Past Simple and Past Continuous tenses.

15 Questions
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1.
Select the correct verb form for the sentence.
While they ___ (dance), the music stopped.
2.
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form.
While I ___ (sleep), the alarm went off.
3.
Select the correct verb form for the sentence.
While she ___ (talk), I was taking notes.
4.
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form.
They ___ (play) soccer when it started to rain.
5.
Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence.
She ___ (write) a letter when the phone rang.
6.
Select the correct verb form for the sentence.
While he ___ (cook), the power went out.
7.
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form.
I ___ (hear) a noise while I was studying.
8.
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form.
We ___ (wait) for the bus when it started to rain.
9.
Select the correct verb form for the sentence.
He ___ (break) the vase while he was cleaning.
10.
Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence.
He ___ (finish) his homework before dinner.
11.
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form.
He ___ (stand) up and left the room.
12.
Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence.
They ___ (leave) the party at midnight.
13.
Select the correct verb form for the sentence.
She ___ (watch) TV when I called her.
14.
Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence.
I ___ (see) an accident while I was driving.
15.
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence.
While I ___ (read), the phone rang.
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