Question

(Grammar) Complete the email using the Past Simple or Past Continuous form of the verbs in brackets.

Hi Anna,
Thanks very much for your email.
I (1) _____________ (to finish) my homework on the computer when it _____________________ (to arrive). And __________ you ________________ (to have) dinner when I _____________________ (to call) you later in the evening? Sorry!

А
finished
Б
was finishing
В
was finished
Г
finishing
Д
were finishing

I’m trying to make a fire, but it’s ___________ difficult.

А
absolutely
Б
such a
В
such
Г
totally
Д
really

These photos of storms are ______________ amazing!
А
such
Б
a little
В
totally
Г
such an
Д
rather

Answer 1

Hi Anna, Thanks very much for your email. I was finishing  my homework on the computer when it arrived. And were you having dinner when I called you later in the evening? Sorry!

I’m trying to make a fire, but it’s absolutely difficult.

These photos of storms are such amazing!

Answer 2

1. Was finishing
2. Arrived
3.Did you have dinner when I was calling
5.These forest of storms totally amazing!