Question

6. Read the text. Fill in the gaps with PAST SIMPLE or PAST CONTINUOUS.
James Ellis ________ a.(go) on a business trip last week in Frankfurt. Although he ________ b.
(neg. / leave) home early on Monday morning he __________ c. (arrive) on time at the airport. He
got there at about 8 o'clock. He checked in and _________ d.(buy) some coffee in the airport
lounge.
He ________ e.(drink) his coffee when he ________ f.(see) an old friend, Bob. He was very
surprised that Bob was in London and found out that he was about to start a new job in the city. As
they ________ g.(speak) they ________h.(hear) an announcement. "Would all passengers for the
9.30 flight to Frankfurt please go to boarding gate number 10". James said goodbye to Bob and
while they _________ i.(leave) Bob __________ j.(give) him his business card and asked him to
phone when he returned from Frankfurt.

Answer 1

a) went, b) didn't leaved, c) arrived, d) buyied, e) was drinking, f) saw, g) spoke, h) heard, i) were leaving, j) gave.