Past Simple1. John worked at that place for a couple of years. (to work)
2. This book was a really fun read, I recommend it! (to be)
3. I think I beat that game six times. (to beat)
4. We changed trains at Victoria. (to change)
5. She received £300 when her uncle passed away. (to receive)
Past Continuous1. I was watching a film about WW2. (to watch)
2. We were having a late lunch. (to have)
3. Do you know why they were running to the bus stop? (to run)
4. He was reading a newspaper about a very interesting article. (to read)
5. They were visiting a museum with a Van Gogh exposition. (to visit)