Question

C. Circle the correct form of the verb in each of the following sentences.

1. I listened /was listening to the radio when I heard / was hearing this fantastic song.
2. When the teacher said / was saying 'Stop!', I still tried / was still trying to finish the last question.
3. I feel really silly! While I danced / was dancing, I fell/was falling and broke / was breaking my
elbow.
4. Tim played / was playing a computer game when his mum called / was calling him for lunch.
5. I looked / was looking for a file on my memory stick when I noticed / was noticing there was a virus.
6. Marie-Claude isn't a Canadian. I believe / is believing she comes from France.
7. Igo/am going to Toronto next Thursday. I usually meet / am usually meeting Brad there.
8. They go / are going to the gym on Sundays, but this Sunday they go/are going to the beach.
9. I always have / am having a coffee before I am leaving / leave for work in the morning.​

Answer 1

1. was listening, heard

2. said, was still trying

3. was dancing, fell, broke

4. was playing, called

5. was looking, noticed

6. believe

7. am going, usually meet

8. go, are going

9. have, am leaving