Question

The past continuous indicates an ongoing activity while the simple past indicates a finished action. Look and circle the
correct form of the verb.

1. I was reading / read a book when my mother was coming / came in.
2. He was taking / took a shower when the lights went / were going off.
3. The rain started / was starting to fall while we walked / were walking in the park.
4. We were eating / ate our dinner when someone knocked / was knocking on the door.
5. They were walking / walked to school when suddenly they saw / were seeing an unusual light.
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Answer 1

1- i was reading when my mother came in
2-taking/went
3-started/walking
4-eating/knocked
5-walking/saw