1. As they ___________________ (drive) through the city, they ______________________ (see) a famous celebrity.
were driving / saw
15
2. While I _____________________ (have) lunch, the idea for a new invention _______________________ (come) to me
was having / came
20
3. From the moment she _____________________ (begin) her performance, the entire room _______________________ (fall) silent.
began / fell
15
4. While they ___________________________ (wear) their costumes, a photographer _______________ (capture) their candid moments on camera.
were wearing / captured
20
5. He _________________________ (lose) his wallet when he _________________ (walk) through the crowded market.
lost / was walking
20
6. They ____________________________ (swim) in the ocean when a pod of dolphins _______________________ (appear) in the distance.
were swimming / appeared
15
7. The scientist ______________________ (find) unexpected results when he _____________________ (conduct) experiments in the laboratory.
found/was conducting
20
8. As the chef _________________________ (prepare) the special dish, the aroma _______________ (fill) the entire kitchen quickly.
was preparing / filled
25
9. While the children _________________________ (be) at school, their parents _____________________(work) in the office.
were / were working
15
10. Once they ___________________________ (run) the marathon, they __________________ (feel) a sense of accomplishment.
ran / felt
20
11. While they __________________________ (hike) in the mountains, the birds _________________________ (sing) in the trees.
were hiking / were singing
15
12. She _______________________ (practice) her music on the piano and her brother _________________________ (also/play) video games but in the next room.
was practising / was also playing
25
13. As soon as she ______________________ (finish) her work, she ____________________ (leave) the office.
finished / left
15
14. I ______________________(go) into the shop and __________________________(buy) a new phone.
went / bought
15
15. It _____________________(be) a beautiful day and I __________________(ride) my bike along the river until a young man _____________(shout) at me to get off the path.
