Complete the past continuous sentences using 'was' / 'were' and one of the verbs from the table: just remember to change the form of the verb. the pictures under the sentences will help you to choose the correct word. rest talk speak rain play study go look sleep read sweep work walk listen example: ray was studying very hard when she called. 1. they __ a newspaper when i entered. 2. when you telephoned, i __ my yard. 3. while , we heard a shot. 4. the embankment when i met her yesterday. 5. they __to the lecture when the light went off.