Упр.59 Unit 1 ГДЗ Enjoy English 8 класс

Translate the sentences written in bold letters into Russian. Say why the Past Continuous is used there.

1. He was reading a book when I came in. — Он читал книгу, когда я вошёл. Past Continuous used to show an action in progress at a definite moment in the past.

2. They were playing football at 5 o’clock yesterday. — Они играли в футбол вчера в 5 часов. Past Continuous used to show an action in progress at a specific time in the past.

3. She was cooking dinner while her children were doing homework. — Она готовила ужин, пока её дети делали домашнее задание. Past Continuous is used for two simultaneous actions in the past.

4. I was sleeping when the phone rang. — Я спал, когда зазвонил телефон. Past Continuous shows a long action interrupted by another past action.