How to Write a Past Story from a Given Sentence - B1 English Writing — Exercise 3

Question 1

While Ava was speaking to the receptionist, I searched the empty corridor.

Accepted Answer

Ava was speaking while I was searching.

Answer

Ava spoke first; afterwards, I searched the corridor.

Answer

I searched first; afterwards, Ava spoke.

Question 2

When the firefighters arrived, the neighbours had already left the building.

Accepted Answer

The neighbours left before the firefighters arrived.

Answer

The neighbours left after the firefighters arrived.

Answer

Both events happened at exactly the same time.

Question 3

I was closing the shop when the alarm suddenly rang.

Accepted Answer

The alarm rang while I was closing the shop.

Answer

The alarm rang before I began closing the shop.

Answer

I finished closing the shop, and much later the alarm rang.

Question 4

Ben folded the map and put it in his pocket.

Accepted Answer

Ben folded the map first and then put it away.

Answer

Ben put the map away before he folded it.

Answer

Ben folded and put away the map at the same time.

Question 5

While the children were building a shelter, the rain began.

Accepted Answer

The rain began during the shelter-building.

Answer

The children finished the shelter before the rain began.

Answer

The rain stopped before the children began.

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