1. I (met/was meeting) a friend while I (did/was doing) the shopping.
2. I (turned/was turning) roun and (saw/was seeing) Paula.
3. She (wore/was wearing) a bright red coat when I saw her.
4. I (paid/was paying) for my things when I (heard/was hearing) call my name.
5. We(left/was leaving) the cafe and (said/was saying) goodbye.
6. This time last month we (took/were taking) the final test.
7. While we (had/were having) a drink, a waiter (dropped/was dropping) a pile of plates.
8. When I (came/was coming), he (read/was reading) books.
9. While my mother ( cook / was cooking ) , my father ( read/ was reading ) newspapers.
10. My brother ( was playing / played ) video games when I ( came / was coming ) .