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Telling a story in the past

Extra drills: past simple, past continuous and time linkers

6 extra items 6 min

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  1. 1

    I ______ my keys while I was running for the bus.

  2. 2

    While we ______ waiting, it started to rain.

  3. 3

    ______ the film started, we bought some popcorn.

  4. 4

    Suddenly, the lights ______ out and everyone shouted.

  5. 5

    Which linker best opens a story?

  6. 6

    I didn't hear the phone because I ______ having a shower.

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