Question

I was sitting in the cafe when my phone __________ (to ring). was ringing had rung 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 1

Accepted Answer

2 rang had been ringing past tenses

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

Action Past Ringing Rang Rung Tense I Sitting