1 Circle the correct verb form to complete these sentences. Look at the example.

X] I was living at home with my parents when I | buy | bought | am buying | my first motor bike.

1] Anna was travelling in Central America when she | was finding | found | finds | the crystal skull.

2] Linda was wearing trousers when I | see | am seeing |saw | her at 9 o'clock this morning.

3] Pete was doing a Geography test when his mobile phone | rang | rings | was ringing |.

4] Imran was looking at the notice board when he | sees | was seeing | saw | Mr. Malone's message.

5] The boys were travelling to London in the bus when the bus | stopped | was stopping | is stopping |.

6] Anna was examining the crystal skull when her father | said | says | say | “What's that?”

7] Scientists were looking at one skull when they | were discovering | discovers | discovered | the skull was modern.

8] I was opening my birthday presents when the letter | was arriving | arrives | arrived |.

9] Your text message arrived while I | was sleeping | am sleeping | sleep |.

10] Fiona was reading a book when the TV programme | starts | started | was starting |.

Marks _____ /10

2 Tick the best answer to the question. Look at the example.

X]

Tim: What were you doing when you broke your leg?

Tom: a] I was riding my bike.

Tom: b] I rode my bike.

1]

Tim: What was Jan doing when you saw her?

Tom: a] She was eating an orange.

Tom: b] She ate an orange.

2]

Tim: What did you say when you saw her?

Tom: a] I was inviting her to the party.

Tom: b] I invited her to the party.

3]

Tim: What did she say when you invited her?

Tom: a] She said “Yes!”

Tom: b] She was saying “Yes!”

4]

Tim: What was Jan wearing when you saw her?

Tom: a] She was wearing a red sweatshirt.

Tom: b] She wore a red sweatshirt.

5]

Tim: Was Jan using her computer?

Tom: a] No, she wasn't.

Tom: b] No, she didn't.

Marks _____ / 5

3 Choose when or while to complete the sentences. Look at the example.

X] Kevin was doing his homework | when | while | his sister was washing her hair.

1] |While | When | the phone rang, I answered it.

2] Mr. and Mrs. Rankin ate their lunch |when | while | the children were playing.

3] It was raining | when | while | I left my house.

4] | When | While | Imran finished his solo, the audience clapped.

5] The girls were dancing | when | while | the music stopped.

Marks _____ / 5

4 Complete the phone conversation between Jill and Lyn. Use the to + infinitive or the -ing form of the verb on the right. Look at the example.

Jill: Hi Lyn. I want to buy^X a present for Sharon's birthday. Have you got any ideas? [buy]

Lyn: Is she good at cooking¹? [cook]

Jill: No, but she likes eating²! [eat]

Lyn: Does she enjoy listening³ to music? [listen]

Jill: No, but she's learning to play⁴ the piano. [play]

Lyn: Do you want to buy⁵ a book of music for her. [buy]

Jill: It's not easy to choose⁶ a good music book. [choose]

Lyn: Yes. How about getting⁷ some shoes for Sharon? [get]

Jill: That's a good idea! She'd love to get⁸ some nice shoes! [get]

Lyn: Would you like me to help⁹ you find the shoes? [help]

Jill: Yes, please. Choosing¹⁰ nice shoes is a difficult job. [choose]

Marks _____ / 10

5 Choose the correct linking word. Look at the example.

X] | After | While | she put on her coat, Nicky left the house.

1] Nicky was looking at the birthday cards | while | when | she found a nice card for Sharon.

2] She picked up the card and | when | then | she paid for it.

3] | After | Before | she bought some stamps, she walked out of the shop.

4] | When | Next | Nicky arrived home, she found Sharon's address in her diary.

5] Nicky wrote “Happy Birthday, love Nicky” on the card, |first | then | she put the card in the envelope.

6] | When | While | she was writing the card, she heard her favourite song on the radio.

7] | After | While| she wrote Sharon's address, Nicky put a stamp on the envelope.

8] | While | When | Nicky looked out of the window, she saw it was raining.

9] Nicky picked up her umbrella, | then | finally | she walked to the post office.

10] | Then | After | she arrived at the mail box, she put Sharon's card in the box.

Marks _____ / 10

Total Marks _____/ 40

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