19. When they arrived home, their children ... outside the door waiting for them. a) sit b) were sitting c) was sitting d) are sitting

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Фото задания: 19. When they arrived home, their children ... outside the door waiting for them. a) sit b) were sitting c) was sitting d)…

19. When they arrived home, their children ... outside the door waiting for them. a) sit b) were sitting c) was sitting d) are sitting

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Перевод задания: Когда они приехали домой, их дети ... у двери, ожидая их.

Ответ: b) were sitting. Длительное действие, происходившее в момент другого действия в прошлом, выражается Past Continuous. Подлежащее children — множественное число.

When they arrived home, their children were sitting outside the door waiting for them.

Когда они приехали домой, их дети сидели у двери, ожидая их.