Past Continuous — Sorry, I Didn't Know
Grammar: Past Simple
Free ESL grammar exercise on past continuous themed around sorry, i didn't know. Printable worksheet from EnglishPlans.com.
What's on this worksheet
A Level 3 (intermediate) ESL grammar exercise on travel, practising past simple. The worksheet has a short reading excerpt, a grammar reference and graded practice items.
From the reading
In India, a tourist was eating a meal at a family home. She was using her left hand to pick up food. Her host was watching quietly. In South Korea, a group of students was taking photos at a wedding ceremony when a guest walked over and asked them to stop.
Grammar: Past Simple
- Past continuous — form
- She was eating with her left hand. — was/were + verb + -ing
- Background action
- People were praying when he walked in. — continuous sets the scene
Sample items
- She ______ (eat) with her left hand when her host looked up.
- The students ______ (take) photos when a guest asked them to stop.
- He ______ (wear) his shoes when he walked into the temple.
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