Past Continuous
Quiz
Complete the gaps with a suitable (ie correct) forms of the past continuous.
A: Was Simon working hard when you came in last night?
B: Yes, ...... .
A: Was Henry sleeping when the door blew shut?
B: No, ...... .
A: Was your sister staying with you when David died?
B: Yes, ...... .
A: Was the supervisor cleaning up the mess when Mr Potter arrived?
B: No, ...... .
A: Were the boys playing football outside when the plane crashed?
B: Yes, ...... .
A: Were the postmen delivering letters at the time?
B: No, ...... .
A: Was the pen rolling down the desk when you opened the door?
B: Yes, ...... .
A: Was the paper burning when you saw it?
B: No, ...... .
A: Were we drinking last night?
B: No, ...... .
A: Were the doctors operating on the patient at 7.00 last night?
B: Yes, ...... .
A: Was I really drinking Scotch on Sunday?
B: Yes, ...... .
A: Was I really trying to get into the army?
B: No, of course ...... .
A: Were you planting the seeds when it started raining?
B: Yes, ...... .
A: Were you going on holiday to Africa when the airport was closed down to everybody?
B: No, ...... .
A: Was Lilly smiling charmingly when you looked at her?
B: Yes, sure ...... .