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Action Suddenly Gave Past Tense I Concentrate Sarah

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

Tags: past_tenses

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