Question

1.Underline the correct verb form.
a. It was 8.00 in the morning. A lot of people stood / were standing at the bus stop, waiting to go to work.

b. A magnificent oak tree stood / was standing in the middle of the garden.

c. I studied / was studying politics at university.

d. He studied / was studying the effects of radiation when he suddenly died.

e. When I woke up this morning it rained / was raining.

f. It rained / was raining every single day of the holidays.

g. I asked him what he thought / was thinking about.

h. I thought / was thinking the play was extremely good.

i. A What did you do / were you doing with that electric drill?

B I was putting up some book shelves in my bedroom.

j. A What did you do / were you doing with that electric drill?

B I put it back in its box in the tool cupboard.

k. A What did you do / were you doing before you took this job?

B Nothing, actually. I only left school a few months ago.

l. A What did you do / were you doing in my bedroom just now?

B The light was on, so I just went in to turn it off.

m. The poor chap died / was dying. All we could do was to comfort him.

n. The poor chap died / was dying early last morning.