Задание

Match the sentences with the explanations 1–4 about the use of the the Past Continuous.

Write one number in each gap.

Helen was playing video games, and her brother was reading a book.

That actor was performing on the stage yesterday at a quarter past seven.

When I came back home, my cat was still sleeping.

It was a dull day; there was no sun, and the wind was blowing strongly.

1. A description of a scene.

2. One action was interrupted by another one.

3. Two actions happened at the same time.

4. One action happened before and after the exact time.