2. Use the appropriate form of the verb (Past Continuous or Past Simple): Example: They (were discussing, discussed) the sentence when the telephone rang. — They were discussing the sentence when the telephone rang. 1. They (carried out/ were carrying out) the expert examination an hour ago. 2. She (studied/ was studying) the report of the policeman when he came in. 3. The investigator (questioned/ was quesitioning) the suspect from 5 till 6 p.m. 4. The prisoner (was telling/ told) about the circumstances of the crime when his mother came to see him. 5. The judge (was calling/ called) the wintesses of the defence after the testimony of the plaintiff’s witness. 6. After the direct examination the defendant’s lawyer (was having/ had) a chance to question the witness.
I'd like to go away for a holiday again soon.
You must come and see us again one of these days.
Let's all go and see Harry this weekend.
I've found something very strange. Come and have a look.
I'm afraid Mrs. Barnes is busy just now. Could you come back tomorow morning.
Do you know Africa? - No , I' ve never been there.
-This is my first visit!
I'll never forget that morning , 20 years ago when I first saw Mrs. Newton .
Jane, I'd like you to meet Peter. Peter , this is my friend Jane.
Who were those people you were with last night.