TN Based on Workbook p 21, ex 27

Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the given verbs: Past Simple or Continuous

1. It was a cold winter night: a harsh wind [ ] and it [ ] heavily.
2. During the interval between the acts we [ ] ice cream and [ ] lemonade in the refreshment room.
3. It was clear that the criminal was frightened and [ ] any chances.
4. While I [ ] for my meal to arrive, I saw two strange-looking men enter the cafe.
5. For a long time the child [ ] to take part in the game but just [ ] the others playing.
6. It was clear that the boy [ ] difficulty trying to make himself understood.
7. I heard noise and music coming from one of the classrooms: the pupils [ ] for their party.
8. That winter we [ ] skiing in the park nearly every day.
9. I looked out of the window: it [ ] heavily again.
10. While we [ ] ready to go out, the doorbell suddenly [ ].
11. The tourists [ ] for about an hour to get to the ancient castle.
12. The expression of Alice's face told me at once what she [ ].
13. At that time it [ ] more and more difficult to find a job both in the countryside and in big cities.
14. That morning the child [ ] difficult and we didn't know how to calm him down.
15. Suddenly the door [ ] and my two friends [ ] into the crowded room.