Past simple past continuous

When Nick ____ (come) from school, his friends _____ (to play) in the yard.

She _____ (work) quietly at her desk when suddenly the door _____ (open) and her daughter _____ (rush) in.

He _____ (stand) up, ______ (walk) across the room, and _____ (close) the window.

Our grandmother _____ (to cook) dinner from twelve till three yesterday.

A strange man ­_____ (walk) into the room. He ____ (wear) red trousers and a pink shirt.

 

_______ (you/ meet) your wife while you ____ (work) in Chile?

 I _____ (see) ­ you in the park, yesterday. You _____ (sit) on a bench with your arm round Tom.

As soon as I ____ (walk) into the room, he _____ (hand) me the letter.

His father was really angry with him because he ____ (listen) to music while he _____ (do) his homework.

As he _____ (pass) the bank, a man in a mask _____ (knock) him onto the ground.