Past simple vs past continuous

In welke zin is er iets een tijdje bezig geweest?
A
A few years ago my parents bought a new house
B
They were cleaning the kitchen for a while
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EngelsMiddelbare schoolvmbo gLeerjaar 2-4

This lesson contains 14 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

time-iconLesson duration is: 30 min

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In welke zin is er iets een tijdje bezig geweest?
A
A few years ago my parents bought a new house
B
They were cleaning the kitchen for a while

Slide 1 - Quiz

They were cleaning the kitchen for a while
A
Past continuous
B
Past simple

Slide 2 - Quiz

In welke zin is iets gebeurd en nu klaar?
A
Six months ago, I visited my grandparents
B
I was reading this book for a while

Slide 3 - Quiz

Six months ago I visited my grandparents
A
Past continuous
B
Past simple

Slide 4 - Quiz

Slide 5 - Slide

Slide 6 - Slide

Slide 7 - Slide

Slide 8 - Slide

my brother was doing the dishes while my parents _____ (play) chess

Slide 9 - Open question

The candles ______ (burn) brightly when my brother blew them out

Slide 10 - Open question

While I _______ (eat) dinner, the phone suddenly _____ (ring)

Slide 11 - Open question

When my teacher _____ (explain) the grammar rules, I ____ (fall) asleep

Slide 12 - Open question

Slide 13 - Slide

Time to practise in your workbook

Slide 14 - Slide