The Past Continuous Interrupted Verb Tense

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Combine the simple sentences using the past continuous verb tense that was interrupted by another past action.

The Past Continuous For Interrupted Actions

This quiz will give the students practice with the past continuous for interrupted actions. Write the main clause first followed by the su=bordinate clause. Remember that the subordinate clause begins with the subordinating conjunction when

The clause that is interrupted is the subordinate clause. The clause that interrupts the subordinate clause is the main clause.

Remember to add a comma between the two separate clauses only if the subordinate clause (beginning with "when") comes before the main clause.

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1. John was studying English in the university.

He joined the English fluency club.

The clause that is interrupted is the subordinate clause. The clause that interrupts the subordinate clause is the main clause.

Remember to add a comma between the two separate clauses only if the subordinate clause (beginning with "when") comes before the main clause.

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2. The man was driving to the store to buy some food.

He saw a car crash on the street.

The clause that is interrupted is the subordinate clause. The clause that interrupts the subordinate clause is the main clause.

Remember to add a comma between the two separate clauses only if the subordinate clause (beginning with "when") comes before the main clause.

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3. I was working in the office.

The lights went out.

The clause that is interrupted is the subordinate clause. The clause that interrupts the subordinate clause is the main clause.

Remember to add a comma between the two separate clauses only if the subordinate clause (beginning with "when") comes before the main clause.

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4. I saw a plane in the sky.

I was looking up in the sky.

The clause that is interrupted is the subordinate clause. The clause that interrupts the subordinate cluase is the main clause.

Remember to add a comma between the two separate clauses only if the subordinate clause (beginnig with "when" comes before the main clause.

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5. I was walking in the park

I saw your lost dog.

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