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7. When I **walked** into the busy office, the secretary **was talking** on the phone with a customer, several clerks **were working** at their desks, and two managers **were discussing** methods to improve customer service.

8. I **was watching** a mystery movie on TV when the electricity went out. Now I am never going to find out how the movie ends.

9. Sharon **was** in the room when John told me what happened, but she didn’t hear anything because she **wasn't listening**.

10. It’s strange that you **called** because I **was just thinking** about you.

11. The Titanic **was crossing** the Atlantic when it **struck** an iceberg.

12. When I entered the bazaar, a couple of merchants **were bargaining** busily and (tried) **to sell** their goods to naive tourists who **were hunting** for souvenirs. Some young boys (led) **were leading** their donkeys through the narrow streets on their way home. A couple of men **were arguing** over the price of a leather belt. I **walked** over to a man who **was selling** fruit and **bought** a banana.

13. The firemen **rescued** the old woman who **was** trapped on the third floor of the burning building.

14. She was so annoying! She **was always leaving** her dirty dishes in the sink. I think she (expect) **actually expected** me to do them for her.

15. Samantha **had lived** in Berlin for more than two years. In fact, she **was living** there when the Berlin Wall came down.