III. Choose the correct pair of verb forms (A, B, C or D):

III. Choose the correct pair of verb forms (A, B, C or D):

1. While the volcano was erupting, people were running away in panic.
   B. was erupting / were running
2. The girl was reading a book when the phone suddenly rang.
   B. was reading / rang
3. The citizens were going through the narrow streets when the volcano suddenly erupted.
   C. were going / were erupting
4. I broke my leg while I was climbing a narrow tower.
   C. broke / was climbing
5. The noblemen didn't fight the dragon because they were too weak.
   A. didn't fight / were
6. The ancient people could not (not / can) read, so they asked the advisor for help.
   A. couldn't / asked

Ответ: Выбраны правильные варианты форм глаголов.