Question

I was sitting in the cafe when my phone __________ (to ring). rang had been ringing 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. The verb 'to ring' is irregular: RING - RANG - RUNG

Accepted Answer

was ringing had rung b

Question	I was sitting in the cafe when my phone __________ (to ring).
A	was ringing
B	rang
C	had rung
D	had been ringing
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. The verb 'to ring' is irregular: RING - RANG - RUNG

Action Ringing Rang Rung Past Tense I Sitting