50 points Grammar Complete the sentences. Use the past simple or past continuous form of the verbs in brackets.
The boy (sit) on a bench in the park (read) a book.
The man (take) my handbag while I (sit) in the restaurant.
The policeman (notice) the blood on the floor when he first (enter) the room.
I (try) to sleep when the doorbell (ring).
The accident happened because the man (drive) and (talk) on his mobile phone at the same time.
When I (reach) the other side of the lake, I (feel) safe.
While I (do) my English exam, I (decide) to ask for a drink.
I (see) the money on the ground as I (walk) to school.
They (start) climbing very early in the morning because they (want) to reach the top by midday.
I (sprain) my ankle while I (play) basketball.