1. She *was cooking* (cook) dinner when the guests arrived.
2. While I *was studying* (study), my brother was watching TV.
3. They *were playing* (play) soccer when it started to rain.
4. He *was listening* (listen) to music while he was doing his homework.
5. We *were waiting* (wait) for the bus when it began to snow.
6. The children *were laughing* (laugh) as they were playing in the park.
7. She *was talking* (talk) on the phone while she was driving.
8. They *were sitting* (sit) on the bench when the dog approached them.
9. I *was reading* (read) a book when my friend called me.
10. She *was crying* (cry) while she was watching the sad movie.
11. The sun *was setting* (set) as they were walking on the beach.
12. He *was working* (work) on his computer when the power went out.
13. They *were eating* (eat) dinner when the doorbell rang.
14. She *was watering* (water) the plants when it started to rain.
15. They *were shopping* (shop) in the mall when they heard the announcement.
Past Progressive Exercise 2
1. He *was writing* (write) an email when his computer crashed.
2. They *were arguing* (argue) when their teacher walked in.
3. I *was watching* (watch) a movie when I fell asleep.
4. She *was cleaning* (clean) the house while her husband was cooking.
5. The birds *were singing* (sing) as the sun was rising.
6. He *was fixing* (fix) his car when his friend arrived to help.
7. They *were traveling* (travel) in Europe when they decided to extend their trip.
8. She *was painting* (paint) her room when she spilled the paint.
9. I *was walking* (walk) my dog when I found a lost wallet.
10. They *were dancing* (dance) at the party when the music stopped.
11. He *was running* (run) in the park when he twisted his ankle.
12. She *was taking* (take) a shower when the phone rang.
13. They *were studying* (study) together when they decided to take a break.
14. I *was making* (make) breakfast when I ran out of eggs.
15. She *was trying* (try) to catch the bus when she dropped her bag.
