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