Answer Key

Exercise

Put the correct form of the verb in brackets in the gap.
  1. At the time in question, he  [was seeing] several doctors about the pain. (see)
  2.  [was having] problems with my car all the time before I found my new mechanic. (have)
  3. She  [read] lots of books when she was sick last year. (read)
  4. I burned my arm while I  [was cooking] breakfast. (cook)
  5. Where have you been? I  [was trying] to reach you all morning! (try)
  6. I remember that he  [was always borrowing] money from one of us. (always borrow)
  7.  [walked] home after school yesterday. (walk)
  8. While working in the basement, I  [hurt] my back. (hurt)
  9. Sorry, I  [was sleeping] when you called. (sleep)
  10. This time last year I  [was living] in Guatemala. (live)