Sequential Actions vs Interrupted Past Continuous Actions Exercise

Sequential Actions vs Interrupted Past Continuous Actions

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Sequential Actions vs Interrupted Past Continuous Actions

Distinguish between a series of sequential past actions and continuous actions that are interrupted by another event.

Questions

  1. MultiChoice

    First Alex opened the door, then he _ inside, and finally he sat down.

  2. MultiChoice

    I was walking down the street when I suddenly _ my childhood friend.

  3. MultiChoice

    She woke up, brushed her teeth, and _ breakfast before leaving for school.

  4. MultiChoice

    While the chef was cooking soup, the clumsy waiter _ three glasses.

  5. MultiChoice

    The detective entered the office, turned on the light, and _ the files.

  6. MultiChoice

    As the runner was approaching the finish line, he _ on a wet stone.

  7. MultiChoice

    He put on his warm coat, grabbed his umbrella, and _ the building.

  8. MultiChoice

    The girl was practicing piano when her brother _ the door shut.

  9. MultiChoice

    They arrived at the station, bought train tickets, and _ the train.

  10. MultiChoice

    While we were chatting on the balcony, a strong gust of wind _ my hat away.

  11. MultiChoice

    The teacher walked into the class, wrote on the board, and _ the lesson.

  12. MultiChoice

    While the gardener was planting roses, he _ an ancient coin in the dirt.