Task 3
Past Continuous vs Past Perfect Continuous
Выбери форму, которая лучше передаёт атмосферу или причину.
- He was out of breath because he ___ (run) for a long time.
- I ___ (think) about her when she suddenly called.
- The ground was wet; it ___ (rain) all night.
- She looked annoyed — people ___ (interrupt) her all morning.
- While we ___ (discuss) the plan, the situation got worse.
- His hands were shaking because he ___ (wait) nervously.
- They ___ (argue) when I entered the room.
- She was tired because she ___ (travel) all day.
- The audience ___ (listen) in complete silence.
- He was covered in paint because he ___ (decorate) the flat.
Answers
- had been running
- was thinking
- had been raining
- had been interrupting
- were discussing
- had been waiting
- were arguing
- had been travelling
- was listening
- had been decorating