Simple Past or Past Progressive – Exercise 1

Choose the correct verb forms. Use Simple Past or the Past Progressive.

1. We (...) at the breakfast table when the doorbell rang.

2. He met a lot of friendly people while he (...) in California.

3. When they left the museum, the sun (...) .

4. The students were playing cards when the teacher (...) in.

5. While the children (...) , their parents were watching TV.

6. It (...) to rain while she was watering the flowers in her garden.

7. When I opened the door, it (...) .

8. While Henry was having a drink at the bar, his wife (...) in the sea.

9. He (...) a loud bang while he was talking to his friend.

10. While he (...) a shower, his dogs were eating his steaks.