1. The pupils ( discussed) this problem yesterday. 2. The pupils (were discussing) this problem the whole evening yesterday. 3. They (were discussing) this problem from three till five o'clock. 4. They (were discussing) this problem at four o'clock yesterday. 5. They (were discussing) this problem when I came in. 6. She ( learnt) a poem yesterday. 7. She (was learning) a poem at five o'clock yesterday. 8. She (was learning) a poem from five till six o'clock 9. She (was learning) a poem when mother opened the door. 10. She (was learning) a poem the whole day yesterday. 11. I (did not to see) him yesterday. I ( saw) him two days ago. 12. She (was not writing) a at seven o'clock yesterday. She (wrote) two days ago. 13. Jane (was reading) the magazine from five till six o'clock last evening. 14. He studied) a rule in the morning last Monday. 15. Last month our team ( lost) the game. 16. what was she ( doing) when the telephone rang? 17. Whom were they ( speaking) to when I met them at the station? 18. They (were having) lunch when the telephone rang 19. Nick (was making) a report at three o'clock yesterday. 20. Mike (was writing) on the blackboard when I came into the classroom. 21. She (was not sleeping) the whole night yesterday. 22. Who entered the room when you (were watching) television? 23. What were you ( thinking) about when I asked you a question?
E.g. A: What are your plans for the evening? B: We (see) …are going to see…a film. We bought the tickets on the Internet. 1. A: Do you want to go out for a meal next week? B: Yes, that would be nice. What about Wednesday? are You doing anything? 2. A: Did you see that new TV program last night? B: Yes, I expect it will be very popular for a couple of months and then people will lose interest. 3. A: Well my darling, Happy New Year! Have you made any resolutions? B: Yes, I (leave) ………. you! 4. A: Have you decided what to do when you leave school? B: More or less. I will have a holiday for a couple of months and then I will start my university course. 5. A: Are you ready to order, sir? B: I’m not sure. Oh, I know. I have the roast chicken. 6. A: I will take you to the football match if you like. B: No, thanks dad! I’ve spoken to John and his dad will take us. 7. A: Why are you turning on the TV? B: I im going to watch the news. 8. A: I am going to do some shopping. B: Are you? I haven’t got any toothpaste. A: Oh, alright, I will get some if you like.
