Practice 1 (The past simple vs. The past continuous) SVIP

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A storm hit the island while I ________ my holiday there last year.

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His incredible performance during high school ________ him admission to Harvard University.

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We ________ to the hospital to visit Mike when he ________ to say that he was fine.

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What ________ at nine o'clock last night? I couldn't call you.

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I ________ on my computer when there was a power cut.

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I ________ anything about the plane crash in my neighborhood because I _________ inside at that time.

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I ________ a sandwich while my parents ________ coffee at 7 o'clock yesterday.

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While I ________ my dog in the park, I ________ my old friend Jenifer.

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Peter ________ a video game when his brother Jack ________ the room.

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When we were young, my brother ________ my toys.

Match two halves of the sentences.

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1. Mary

2. When we

3. When my dad

4. I

Identify the mistake in each sentence and correct it.

1. She was walking to the library to borrow some books when she was seeing a robbery.

2. Where did you going when I saw you on the bus yesterday afternoon?

3. While I was making soup for myself, my friends called and inviting me out.

4. Frank was constantly asking for money last year when he is still out of work.

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It

A few minutes later, I