5. Max … the guitar while Ann was talking on the phone. a. played b. had played c. was played d. was playing

Перевод задания: Выберите один правильный ответ.

Правильный вариант: d) was playing. Длительное действие происходило в тот момент, когда Анна разговаривала по телефону; используется Past Continuous.

Max was playing the guitar while Ann was talking on the phone. (Макс играл на гитаре, пока Анна разговаривала по телефону.)

Ответ: d) was playing.