Question

E. Complete the sentences with the Past Simple or the Past
Progressive of the verbs in brackets.
1. While the passengers——
(get on) the train,
a fire
__ (break out) in one of the carriages.
2. The burglar
(break into the museum
and
_(steal) the most expensive painting.
3. As soon as the receptionist
(arrive), she
_(turn) on her computer.
4. The detective
_ (investigate) the crime
scene when he
(notice) some blood on
the curtains.
5. The police officer
(stop) me because I
(talk) on my mobile while
(drive)
Score: /11

Answer 1

1 were getting,broke out

2 broke,stole

3 had arrived, turned

4 was investigated,noticed

5 stopped,was talking