Past Simple or Past Continuous A friend of mine, who is blind, (1) … (wait) at the bus stop with her guide dog. The bus (2) … (be) late and a man, who (3) … (also stand) in the queue, (4) … (ask) his companion the time. My blind friend, who (5) … (bend down) at the time to adjust the dog’s harness, (6) … (consult) her Braille watch and (7) … (call) over her shoulder: “It’s five past eight”. In a surprised voice the man (8) … (whisper) to his companion: “Goodness me, her dog tell the time!”