Past simple vs. past continuous exercises.
ympaxhenne i. choose the correct verb form (past simple or past continuous) to
complete the sentences.
1. the film was rubbish, so we left/were leaving the cinema and went / were going
to the cybercafé.
2. i didn't like / wasn't liking the program we watched / were watching, so i turned /
was turning off the tv.
3. dave rang was ringing me while i did / was doing my homework.
4. as i fell / was falling asleep. i heard/was hearing a strange noise.
5. i dropped / was dropping my keys while i ran / was running for the bus.
6. the competition judges didn't know / weren't knowing whose food they tasted /
were tasting.