1 Choose the correct alternative to complete the sentences.
1 When we were getting/gotoff the train, it was raining hard.
2 Federico phoned while we were watching/watched football on the TV.
3 I was hearing/heard my phone ring while I was cooking the dinner.
4 When I arrived at work, I was having/had a short chat with Amanda.
5 While I was reversing the car, I was hitting/hit the rubbish bin.
6 When I went into the classroom, the teacher was explaining/explained some grammar to the other students.
/6 2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of used to and these verbs.
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1 I _______________ travelling by plane when I was a child. It was so exciting.
2 My friend _______________ at the same school as me.
3 What __________ you __________ eating when you lived in England?
4 Which books __________ your teacher __________ when you were studying history?
5 I never _______________ to school when I was younger.
6 __________ Cathy __________ with Jack when they lived in London?
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3 Complete the sentences with the correct past form of the verbs given.
1When I got to the park, my friends __________ (sit) by the lake.
2 After I had seen the doctor, I __________ (have) a blood test.
3By the time I found my phone, it __________ (stop) ringing.
4 I __________ (not speak) to Matt because he had already gone home.
5 I put in too much sugar while I __________ (make) the cake.
6 Anna and Ian __________ (be) late for class this morning. Where had they been?
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