Question

I was trying to concentrate when suddenly Sarah ____________ (to give) me a fright. was giving given 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 1

Accepted Answer

4 has given gave past tenses

Task	I was trying to concentrate when suddenly Sarah ____________ (to give) me a fright.
Answer	4
a	was giving
b	has given
c	given
d	gave
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 give' is irregular: GIVE - GAVE - GIVEN
topic	past tenses
level	1

Action Past Suddenly Gave Tense I Concentrate Sarah