Name: Date:
Past Continuous to describe interrupted actions
A. Fill the spaces in the sentences with these phrases from the box:
were sitting in the park were playing
somebody broke into their house was having a conversation
the schoolbell rang knocked on my door
was using the computer
1. We were studying at school when .
2. My friends outside when it started to rain.
3. I when the power went off.
4. I was sleeping when my little sister .
5. She with her friend when a boy interrupted
them.
6. While we , it began to snow.
7. While they were making dinner, .
B. Use the verb suggested to complete the sentence with an appropriate phrase expressing an
interrupted action:
1. When she (take) a bath, the child began to cry.
2. When he (return) from his walk, the dog attacked him.
3. We (eat) dinner when we heard the news.
4. They (take) a nap when they woke from a scream.
5. Paul (drive) his car when the accident happened.
6. Mom (watch) her favourite show when grandma called.
7. I (play) with my new toy when it broke.
8. He (do) well at work when he got fired.
9. We (walk) to the shop when we got robbed.
10. They (swim) in the ocean when the lifeguard called them.
Past Continuous to describe interrupted actions
A. Fill the spaces in the sentences with these phrases from the box:
were sitting in the park were playing
somebody broke into their house was having a conversation
the schoolbell rang knocked on my door
was using the computer
1. We were studying at school when .
2. My friends outside when it started to rain.
3. I when the power went off.
4. I was sleeping when my little sister .
5. She with her friend when a boy interrupted
them.
6. While we , it began to snow.
7. While they were making dinner, .
B. Use the verb suggested to complete the sentence with an appropriate phrase expressing an
interrupted action:
1. When she (take) a bath, the child began to cry.
2. When he (return) from his walk, the dog attacked him.
3. We (eat) dinner when we heard the news.
4. They (take) a nap when they woke from a scream.
5. Paul (drive) his car when the accident happened.
6. Mom (watch) her favourite show when grandma called.
7. I (play) with my new toy when it broke.
8. He (do) well at work when he got fired.
9. We (walk) to the shop when we got robbed.
10. They (swim) in the ocean when the lifeguard called them.
