This module explains the interaction between the Past Continuous (for an action in progress) and the Past Simple (for an interrupting action).
Este módulo explica la interacción entre el Pasado Continuo (para una acción en progreso) y el Pasado Simple (para una acción que interrumpe).
| Task | I was sitting in the cafe when my phone __________ (to ring). |
|---|---|
| Answer | 2 |
| a | was ringing |
| b | rang |
| c | had rung |
| d | had been ringing |
| comment | 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 |
| topic | past tenses |
| level | 1 |
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