Question

I was trying to concentrate when suddenly Sarah ____________ (to give) me a fright. has given gave 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 give' is irregular: GIVE - GAVE - GIVEN

Accepted Answer

was giving given d

Question	I was trying to concentrate when suddenly Sarah ____________ (to give) me a fright.
A	was giving
B	has given
C	given
D	gave
Answer	d
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 give' is irregular: GIVE - GAVE - GIVEN

Action Suddenly Gave Past Tense I Concentrate Sarah