Make an example sentence where a longer action is interrupted by a shorter action in the past.
longer action - Past Continuous; shorter - Past Simple
While we _______ (study) the demographics of our radio listeners, David ________ (try) to contact the new radio host.
were studying; was trying
The marketing department ________(not; analyse) the target audience before they ____ (launch) a new ad campaign.
hadn't analysed; launched
The team _______ (develop) some features which differentiated their product from other similar ones and then _____ (research) potential buyers for this product.
developed; researched
The opening speech was given by a controversial right-wing political / politician.
politician
We ________ (discuss) our new radio commercial when the marketing director _____ (call).
were discussing; called
We cannot decide / solve this problem effectively on our own.
solve
The aim of the campaign is to e_________ people to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
encourage
Which tense do we use to talk about background information? Make an example sentence.
Past Continuous
Our designer has created an e__-________ poster to promote the new language courses.
eye-catching
The company is considering other marketing tactics like c_______ e________and p______ p________ to promote new products.
celebrity endorsement; product placement
Our new HR manager is a very smart and sympathetic/attractive young woman.
attractive
This restaurant doesn't advertise, but relies on w____ of m____.
word of mouth
Mr Lewis had a long and brilliant/diamond career.
brilliant
When Lina arrived, the first part of the conference ______ (finish; already).
had already finished
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