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Past Simple vs Past Continuous

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Last updated: April 13, 2026 10:45 am
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Exercise 2

Select the right past simple and past continuous forms to fill in the blanks below.

Exercises & Summary
  1. Past Simple and Past Continuous Exercises
  2. Exercise 1
  3. Exercise 2
  4. Exercise 3

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1 While I _____ dinner, my brother _____ the door.

2 She _____ a book when the teacher _____ into the room.

3 They _____ TV when the power _____.

4 I _____ to school when I _____ my teacher.

5 The kids _____ outside while their mother _____.

6 He _____ a shower when the phone _____.

7 We _____ for the bus when it _____.

8 She _____ music when she _____ a strange noise.

9 They _____ in the park when it _____ to rain.

10 I _____ my homework when my friend _____.

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