Headway Test.

Created on 19/11/23

Past Simple/Past Continuous

Choose the correct answer.

1 He ________________ his exam in June. [ passed, was passing ]
2 It was a lovely day and the sun [ was shining, shone ]
________________.
3 Suddenly, it ________________ to rain. [ started, was starting ]
4 I ________________ a shower when I fell and [ was having, had ]
broke my leg.
5 I took a photo while he ________________ [ was running, ran ]
the race.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs.

6 I _______________ to bed at 10.30 pm yesterday. (go)
7 I _______________ to a CD when you telephoned. (listen)
8 Where _______________ on holiday last year? (go)
9 As I _______________ home I saw an accident. (walk)
10 When I saw Mark he _______________ his car. (wash)

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