3 Complete the sentences. Use the past continuous or the past simple of the verbs in brackets. 1 I (paint) a picture when my mobile (ring). 2 George (use) a hammer when he (hit) his hand. 3 Penny (help) us when Mum (come) in. 4 Mr and Mrs Feathers (get) ready to go out when their son (call). 5 We (walk) to school when we (see) her. 6 I (watch) TV when Mum and Dad (come) home. 7 They (eat) breakfast when I (arrive). 8 Dad (sleep) when the play (finish).

1. I was painting (paint) a picture when my mobile rang (ring). 2. George was using (use) a hammer when he hit (hit) his hand. 3. Penny was helping (help) us when Mum came (come) in. 4. Mr and Mrs Feathers were getting (get) ready to go out when their son called (call). 5. We were walking (walk) to school when we saw (see) her. 6. I was watching (watch) TV when Mum and Dad came (come) home. 7. They were eating (eat) breakfast when I arrived (arrive). 8. Dad was sleeping (sleep) when the play finished (finish).