Simple past + past continuous

haras · #1 (permalink) Wed Jul 19, 2006 4:39 am *Simple past + past continuous*

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #90 "Tenses (1)", question 3

Before you telephoned, I ......... watching television.

(a) was
(b) will be
(c) am
(d) have

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #90 "Tenses (1)", answer 3

Before you telephoned, I was watching television.

Correct answer: (a) was
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what is the answer?

haras

Alan · #2 (permalink) Wed Jul 19, 2006 7:12 am *Simple past + past continuous*

Mister Micawber · #3 (permalink) Wed Jul 19, 2006 7:12 am *Simple past + past continuous*

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Was: I was watching TV before you phoned.
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Oops, sorry. Hi, Alan.

MM
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