Unit 2 Progress Test- Solutions Pre-Intermediate

Past Simple or Continuous?

When it ___________ (stop) raining, we _________ (go out) and ___________ (put) the kayak in the water.

Past Simple or Continuous?

While I __________ (wait) at the bus stop, I _________(see) an accident.

Past Simple or Continuous?

Suddenly, the man __________ (take) the purse from the woman’s handbag and __________ (run off).

Past Simple or Continuous?

At 5 p.m. yesterday, I __________ (read) a book about Captain Cook and my sister __________ (watch) a film about the explorer Robert Falcon Scott.

Past Simple or Continuous?

I _________ (relax) in the sun when a cloud __________ (appear) in the sky.

Past Simple or Continuous?

When the sailor __________ (open) the box, he __________ (find) an old map inside.

Past Simple or Continuous?

While everyone __________ (argue), I _________ (realise) it was a good time to go.

Past Simple or Continuous ?

As I __________ (leave) the party, I finally __________ (remember) the man’s name.

Past Simple or Continuous ?

The man __________ (wear) a raincoat and __________ (carry) a big suitcase

Past Simple or Continuous ?

The girl _______(run) through the forest when she _______ (slip) over.