Paul _________ on business when his wife had a baby. (travel)
was traveling
The kids _____ in the garden when it started raining. (play)
were playing
I _______ in the park when I decided to stop at the café. (run)
was running
Carl _____ the game when the player got hurt. (watch)
was watching
The teachers were having a meeting while the students ______ a game. (play)
were playing
The kids were really helpful tonight. While I was fixing dinner, they were setting the table.
two simultaneous actions in progress in the past.
I was watching TV while my sister was playing video games.
two simultaneous actions in progress in the past.
We were swimming when it started to rain.
actions that were in progress in the past when something else happened.
Jason was riding his skateboard when he broke his leg.
two simultaneous actions in progress in the past.
