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Past Simple vs Past Continuous

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    Grammar practice based on Shrek
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  • When Shrek entered the ballroom, everyone was staring at him. He was feel uncomfortable.
    Error: "was feel" Correction: "felt"
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  • While Donkey (sing) __________ "Livin' la Vida Loca", Puss in Boots (prepare) ____________ to attack Shrek.
    was singing, was preparing
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  • Prince Charming (wait) ____________ impatiently for Fiona, but Shrek (come) ___________ instead.
    was waiting, came
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  • As the Fairy Godmother (sing) __________, Shrek (realize) ___________ that he didn't belong in Far Far Away.
    was singing, realized
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  • When Shrek (drink) _________ the Happily Ever After potion, Donkey (turn) _______ into a magnificent stallion.
    drank, turned
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  • The Fairy Godmother (try) ___________ to blast Shrek with her magic wand when Donkey (kick) __________ the chandelier.
    was trying, kicked
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  • As they (drive) _________ to the castle, they (notice) _________ the giant gingerbread man attacking.
    were driving, noticed
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  • While Shrek was argueing with Fiona, Donkey ate all the waffles.
    Error: "was argueing" Correction: "was arguing"
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  • The Fairy Godmother plotted her revenge when she is seeing Shrek and Fiona together.
    Error: "is seeing" Correction: "saw"
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  • When Shrek entered the ballroom, everyone was staring at him. He was feel uncomfortable.
    Error: "was feel" Correction: "felt"
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  • Shrek and Fiona's honeymoon (end) ________. They (travel) _________ back to their swamp when a messenger (arrive) ________ with an invitation to Far Far Away. The messenger (explain) _________ that Fiona's parents (want) ________ to meet Sh
    1. ended 2. were travelling 3. arrived 4. explained 5. wanted 6. was 7. felt
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  • As Shrek and Fiona (prepare) _________ for the journey, Donkey (sing) _________ loudly, completely oblivious to Shrek's anxiety. When they (arrive) _________ in Far Far Away, the townsfolk (celebrate) __________. Shrek (struggle) __________
    1. were preparing 2. was singing 3. arrived 4. were celebrating 5. struggled
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