Prepare 6. Past Continuous vs. Past Simple

When the teacher            [came, was coming]into the classroom, we              [played, were playing]cards.

While I                 [got off, was getting off]the bus, it              [started, was starting]to rain.

John              [arrived, was arriving]while my sister            [made, was making]breakfast.

My brother              [climbed, was climbing]a tree when he             [fell, was falling].

I                [didn't meet, wasn't meeting]my teacher while we               [shopped, were shopping]

I was giving food to my rabbit __________ you phoned me.

We found some money ______ we were playing football outside.

I wasn't doing anything ______ you turned on the light.

_______ you sent me the message, I was doing an exam.

My mum was watching the monkeys ______ someone stole her purse.

_______ my friends were snowboarding, they saw a famous musician.

My teacher _____ (travel) by boat when she _______ (feel) sick.

When the music ___ (start), I _____ (not talk) to my friends

While I ______ (carry) the plates, I ____ (fall).

We _______ (run) in the park when we _______ (see) some ducks.

While I ____ (do) my homework, my phone _____ (ring).