Task I. Fill in the correct form of the past tense (Past Simple/Past Continuous):

Task I. Fill in the correct form of the past tense (Past Simple/Past Continuous):

1. My friend Harry was falling off the ladder while he was painting the ceiling of his room.
2. We bought the house in 2003. At that time it cost £ 150,000.
3. Dad was not interested in buying a new car.
4. My sister was waiting for me at the airport terminal when I arrived.
5. A few nights ago, I was reading a book when suddenly I heard a noise outside. A few teenagers were playing loud music.
6. The fire was burning when the first firefighters arrived at the scene.
7. My brother was looking for a job when he saw across an interesting ad in the newspaper.
8. I heard someone call my name. I turned around and saw my dad standing at the back of the queue. I was so surprised.
9. My sister wore a bright summer dress when I saw her at the performance.
10. I was preparing dinner at 4.pm and I had started still at it when my wife came home.
11. Our housekeeper broke the vase. As she was picking up the pieces, she cut her middle finger.
12. We suddenly realised that we were driving in the wrong direction.
13. She was a great skier when she was young.
14. I met an old friend in town while I was doing the shopping.
15. While the children were playing with others my husband and I decided to have a cup of coffee.
16. Magellan sailed around the world for the first time 500 years ago.
17. I was walking my dog for a walk in the park when suddenly another dog attacked him.
18. When I came back from town everyone was at home. Mum was correcting homework. Dad was working on the car and my sister Julia was working on her school project.