Past Progressive + Past Simple

What were you doing when the phone rang?

• I was sleeping.

• I was running.

• I was cooking.

• I was driving.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1D

What were you doing when it started to rain?

• I was watching TV.

• I was reading a book.

• I was writing an essay.

• I was playing outside.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Complete the question based on the image: What were you doing when_____________?

• the lights came back on

• the bus arriving

• the bus arrived

• I was running to catch it.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1D

It’s very late. You _____ be tired after such a long day.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

She’s not answering her phone. She _____ be busy.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The sky is dark and cloudy. It _____ rain soon.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

She isn’t home yet. She _____ still be at work.

• must

• might

• mustn't

• might not

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

He _____ be the one who left the door open. He’s always careful.

• must

• can’t

• could

• might

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The door is wide open, and there are muddy footprints inside. What might this mean?

• Someone came in from outside.

• It’s windy outside.

• The cat went outside.

• Someone is cleaning the floor.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

There's a strange noise coming from the attic. What might it be?

• A bird.

• A broken pipe.

• The wind.

• A mouse.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B