Question

Ayudaaa:
Past Progressive Vs. Simple Past – Practice

Directions: Complete the following sentences using the correct form (past progressive or simple past) of the verbs provided.

1. Chris ___(fall) off the ladder while he ___ (paint) the ceiling.

2. You ____(study) when I ___ (call) you last night?

3. They ___(drive) very fast when the policeman
___(stop) them.

4. While I ___ (drive) to work yesterday, I ____ (see) an accident.

5. I ____(read) a great book last week.

6. My friends ____(drop in) for a visit while I ____ (watch) TV last night.

7. I _____(see) Andrea at the party last night. She ___ (wear) a beautiful dress.

8. The children _____(go) to bed at 9:00 last night. At 10:00, they ____
(sleep).

Answer 1

1. Fell/ was painting.
2. Were studing/ called.
3. Were driving/ stoped.
4. Was driving/ saw.
5. Read.
6. Droped in/ was watching.