Reading-Writing = Grammar

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Harry ......(fall) off the ladder while ...(paint) the ceiling.

Back

fell, was painting

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My sister ... (wait) for me at the airport when I .... (arrive)

Back

was waiting, arrived

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The fire ... still ... when the first firefighters ..... at the scene.

Back

was still burning, arrived

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My brother ..... for a job when he .... across an interesting ad in the newspaper. (LOOK, COME)

Back

was looking, came

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I heard someone call my name. I turned around and saw my dad at the back of the queue. I was so surprised.

Back

heard, turned, saw, was

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My sister .... a bright summer dress when I ... her at the performance. (WEAR, SEE)

Back

was wearing, saw

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A few nights ago, I ... a book when suddenly I ... a noise outside. A few teenagers ... loud music. (READ, HEAR, PLAY)

Back

was reading, heard, were playing

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We suddenly ... that we ... in the wrong direction. (REALIZE, DRIVE)

Back

realized, were driving

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I .... an old friend in town while I ..... the shopping. (MEET, DO)

Back

met, was doing

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While the children were playing, my husband and I decided to have a cup of coffee.

Back

were playing, decided