Past Continuous y Past Simple en Inglés: Ejercicios Resueltos con Respuestas

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Ejercicios de Inglés: Past Simple y Past Continuous

1. She was reading her favorite book when someone knocked on the door.
b) was reading

2. The company developed a new product last year that became very popular.
a) developed

3. While I was walking to the train station, I realized I had forgotten my ticket.
a) was walking

4. As soon as they finished the presentation, the audience started clapping.
a) finished

5. We went to the park yesterday because the weather was lovely.
a) went

6. He wasn't playing when he fell and broke his arm.
b) fell

7. I walked to school and then I caught a bus home.
a) caught

8. We bought the house in 2003. At that time, it cost.
b) cost

9. Dad wasn't interested in buying a new car.
a) wasn't

10. My sister was waiting for me at the airport terminal when I arrived.
b) arrived

11. My sister was wearing a bright summer dress when I saw her at the performance.
c) saw

12. I started preparing dinner at 4 p.m. and I was still at it when my wife came.
b) came

13. Our housekeeper broke the vase, and, as she was picking up the pieces, she cut her middle finger.
a) was picking up

14. We suddenly realised that we were driving in the wrong direction.
b) realised

15. I met an old friend in town while I was doing the shopping.
a) met

17. The journey to the mountains took longer than we expected due to heavy traffic.
b) journey

18. Before traveling to the United States, you must apply for a tourist visa.
b) visa

19. We decided to take the coach to London because it was cheaper than the train.
c) coach

20. The bus was delayed because one of the passengers forgot their luggage at the stop.
b) passengers

21. Some of the hotels in the city had available rooms for the weekend.
a) some

22. Most of the guests at the wedding stayed until late in the evening.
b) most

23. Most people prefer direct flights to layovers when traveling long distances.
c) most

24. All of the participants in the marathon received a certificate of completion.
c) all

25. Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly can improve your quality of life.
b) healthy

26. It was unkind of her to ignore his request for help during such a difficult time.
b) unkind

27. It's unlikely that it will rain tomorrow, but I'll take an umbrella just in case.
a) unlikely

28. We booked a twin room at the hotel since my brother and I wanted separate beds.
b) twin room

29. The campsite was located near a lake, making it perfect for swimming and fishing.
a) campsite