Grammar note | |
We use the past simple to tell a story in chronological order. | |
I went to the bar, bought a pint of beer, then drank it. | |
We use the past continuous to talk about activities that were in progress at a particular time. We use it to describe 'background' activities when we are telling a story. | |
When I left the party the sun was already shining and the birds were singing. | |
I was drinking a pint, when Nancy arrived. |
Choose the correct form of the verb.
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