This flashcard tests the correct sequence of tenses. 'Entered' is simple past. 'Was playing' (past continuous) describes an ongoing action when another occurred. 'Had been playing' emphasizes the duration before something else. 'Had done' (past perfect) indicates a completed action before a past point.
When I entered the room Dave was playing the guitar. He had been playing all evening and had done nothing about the house.
| Question | When I … the room Dave … the guitar. He … all evening and … nothing about the house. |
|---|---|
| Title | 714 |
| QType (0=kprim,1=mc,2=sc) | 2 |
| Q_1 | entered/was playing/was playing/had done |
| Q_2 | entered/was playing/had been playing/had done |
| Q_3 | entered/had been playing/had been playing/did |
| Q_4 | entered/played/was playing/did |
| Answers | 0 1 0 0 |
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