I was *reading* (verb) a book when you called.

They were *playing* (verb) football in the park yesterday.

She was *working* (verb) late last night, wasn’t she?

We were *planning* (verb) our vacation when the power went out.

While I was *driving* (verb) home, I saw a shooting star.

John was *cooking* (verb) dinner when the guests arrived.

The kids were *sleeping* (verb) by the time we got home.

He was *watching* (verb) TV when the phone rang.

You were *talking* (verb) so loudly that I couldn’t hear the music.

The teacher was *explaining* (verb) the exercise when the bell rang.

She was *waiting* (verb) for the bus when it started to rain.

It was *snowing* (verb) all day last Sunday.

While they were *hiking* (verb), they spotted a rare bird.

I was *thinking* (verb) about you the other day.

We were *laughing* (verb) so much that we didn’t notice the time.

Övning 2: Välj rätt verb i past progressive

She *was wearing* (wear) a beautiful dress at the party.

The sun *was setting* (set) while we walked on the beach.

You *were studying* (study) when she called, right?

They *were building* (build) the house for months.

I *was trying* (try) to solve the problem when he helped me.

We *were discussing* (discuss) the project all afternoon.

He *was eating* (eat) breakfast when I saw him this morning.

The wind *was blowing* (blow) so hard last night.

The birds *were singing* (sing) outside my window early in the morning.

She *was learning* (learn) English for years before moving to London.

They *were dancing* (dance) all night long at the club.

He *was fixing* (fix) his car all weekend.

I *was hoping* (hope) you could come to the party.

We *were leaving* (leave) the cinema just as it started to rain.

The baby *was crying* (cry) when I picked her up.