Past simple vs past continuous

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo g
• Leerjaar 2-4

In welke zin is er iets een tijdje bezig geweest?

1. A few years ago my parents bought a new house
2. They were cleaning the kitchen for a while

They were cleaning the kitchen for a while

1. Past continuous
2. Past simple

In welke zin is iets gebeurd en nu klaar?

1. Six months ago, I visited my grandparents
2. I was reading this book for a while

Six months ago I visited my grandparents

1. Past continuous
2. Past simple

my brother was doing the dishes while my parents _____ (play) chess

The candles ______ (burn) brightly when my brother blew them out

While I _______ (eat) dinner, the phone suddenly _____ (ring)

When my teacher _____ (explain) the grammar rules, I ____ (fall) asleep

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