Past Simple, Past Continuous and Past Perfect

Question 1

Liam didn't hear the teacher's question because he ___ (listen).

Accepted Answer

wasn't listening

Question 2

When I got to school, I realized that I ___ my P.E. kit at home.

Accepted Answer

had left

Question 3

I was enjoying the party, but Chris ___ to go home.

Accepted Answer

wanted

Question 4

The phone rang when I _____ the cat.

Accepted Answer

was feeding

Question 5

The kids ate their dinner in five seconds because they ____ all day.

Accepted Answer

hadn't eaten

Question 6

Last night I ____ a plate when I ___ the washing up.

Accepted Answer

dropped; was doing

Question 7

Kate ______ (watch) TV when we arrived.

Accepted Answer

was watching

Question 8

It was impossible to sleep because the neighbours _____ loud music all night.

Accepted Answer

were playing

Question 9

I wanted to buy a book online, so my dad ___ for it with his credit card.

Accepted Answer

paid

Question 10

We were good friends. We ___ each other well.

Accepted Answer

knew

Question 11

What ___ at this time yesterday? -I was asleep.

Accepted Answer

were you doing

Question 12

We closed the door quietly because the baby ___

Accepted Answer

was sleeping

Question 13

I ___ you in the park yesterday. You__ on the grass and ___ a book.

Accepted Answer

saw; were sitting; reading

Question 14

Matt ____ while we ___ dinner.

Accepted Answer

phoned; were having

Question 15

I felt tired after I ___ the dog.

Accepted Answer

had walked, walked

Question 16

When I was young, I ___ to be be a pilot. Later I ____ my mind.

Accepted Answer

wanted; changed

Question 17

We saw our biology teacher on TV while we ____ a wildlife documentary!

Accepted Answer

were watching

Questions 17