Past simple vs past continuous

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo g
• Leerjaar 2-4

In welke zin is er iets een tijdje bezig geweest?

1. A few years ago my parents bought a new house
2. They were cleaning the kitchen for a while

In welke zin is iets gebeurd en nu klaar?

1. Six months ago, I visited my grandparents
2. I was reading this book for a while

The candles _____ brightly when my brother _____ them out

1. burnt - blew
2. were burning - blew
3. burnt - was blowing
4. were burning - was blowing

My brother ___ the dishes while my parents ____ chess

1. did - were playing
2. was doing - played
3. was doing - were playing
4. did - played

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

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

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