| Question | I was going to a supermarket when the fire _____________ (to break) out. |
|---|---|
| A | was breaking |
| B | broke |
| C | had been breaking |
| D | had broken |
| Answer | b |
| Remark | In this case the first action was in progress when suddenly something interrupted it. For a longer action we use the Past Continuous Tense. The second action was shorter so we should use the Past Simple Tense. |
Tags: past_tenses
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