by Jeff Snyder
Past Progressive (was/were + -ing), Past progressive + when + past simple

20 questions
One question set, multiple game modes. Tap any game to see it in action. Not sure which to pick?
Two teams place stones on a Go-style board by answering correctly. Capture territory to win.
2 teams, up to 40 students
The class is trapped in a biolab. Answer questions to restore power and crack the passcode to escape before zombies break in.
Whole class, up to 40 students
The singer _____ a long red dress on stage.

The soldiers _____ heavy bags when we saw them.

_____ a necklace at the time?

My brother _____ on the phone all evening.

The detective _____ to the witness when the thief escaped.

She was holding her handbag when the thief _____.

They _____ at the clue when the detective arrived.

The detective was examining the glove when the witness _____ him.

We were walking past the shop when we _____ the crime.

He _____ a blue tie when he entered the building.

I was opening my handbag when my button _____.

The children were chasing the thief when he _____ behind the wall.

She _____ to the detective when her phone rang.

We were eating dinner when we _____ a scream outside.

They were searching the room when they _____ the fingerprint.

necklace. / wearing / was / She / a

handbag / my / carrying / I / was / called. / she / when

belt? / a / wearing / he / Was

detective / The / was / a / looking / at / arrived. / fingerprint / when / witness / the

thief / The / was / the / hiding / arrived. / gloves / when / police / the

