Question

2 complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets a. The man fell off the ladder while he (cut) some branches. b. c. My parents d. I (not be) at home when my father__ e. When the teacher entered the classroom everyone f. He g. When Lara arrived, her parents. you (go) to school yesterday? (sleep) when the telephone rang. (live) in Japan when there was a tsunami. (arrive) (work). (wait) for her at the airport.​

Answer 1

a. The man fell off the ladder while he was cutting some branches. (Continuous aspect for ongoing action)

b. This sentence needs further context to determine the correct verb tense. Please provide more information about what you want to say about your parents.

c. I wasn't at home when my father arrived. (Past simple for completed actions)

d. Did you go to school yesterday? (Question form of past simple)

e. When the teacher entered the classroom, everyone fell silent. (Past simple for completed actions)

f. He is working. (Present continuous for ongoing action)

g. When Lara arrived, her parents were waiting for her at the airport. (Continuous aspect for ongoing action in the past)