8.While I…..the view, someone…..my bag. •was admiring, was stealing
•was admiring, stole

9.Suddenly, I ___ some footsteps behind. Someone ___ me. I was frightened and ___ to run..

•heard, was following, started
•heard, followed, was starting
•was hearing, followed, started
 
10.She ___ more salt to the vegetables, and then they ___ much better.

•added, tasted
•were adding, were tasting
•added, were tasting
11.I ___ new sunglasses at the mall when I ___ someone shoplifting.

•was buying, saw
•bought, was seeing
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