E. complete the sentences with the past simple or the past
progressive of the verbs in brackets.
1. while the passengers——
(get on) the train,
a fire
__ (break out) in one of the carriages.
2. the burglar
(break into the museum
and
_(steal) the most expensive painting.
3. as soon as the receptionist
(arrive), she
_(turn) on her computer.
4. the detective
_ (investigate) the crime
scene when he
(notice) some blood on
the curtains.
5. the police officer
(stop) me because i
(talk) on my mobile while
(drive)
score: /11
1 were getting,broke out
2 broke,stole
3 had arrived, turned
4 was investigated,noticed
5 stopped,was talking