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Past continuous: when, while and as in a story

Grammar · Past continuous · B1 · 25 min. Use the past continuous with when, while and as to show a longer action and an interruption, in a story about a power cut.

About this worksheet

Use the past continuous with when, while and as to show a longer action and an interruption, in a story about a power cut.

Level
B1
Category
Grammar
Topic
Past continuous
Time
About 25 minutes
Exercises
Grammar explanation box, Gap-fill, Multiple choice, True / False, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
Answer key
Included
Access
Free

On the sheet

  • Grammar explanation box: Longer actions and interruptions
  • Gap-fill: Complete the story with the past simple or the past continuous.
  • Multiple choice: Choose the correct option.
  • True / False: Are the sentences correct? Circle T (correct) or F (not correct).
  • Speaking / writing task: Write a short anecdote.
  • Writing lines: Write your answer here.

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