1. She (to cook) yesterday.
2. She (to cook) at three o"clock yesterday.
3. She (to cook) from two till four yesterday.
4. I (not to read) at five o"clock.
5. I (not to read) when you came in.
6. What he (to do) when I came?
7. What he (to do) the whole day yesterday?
8. Pete (to water) flowers in the garden yesterday.
9. Pete (to water) flowers in the garden at five o"clock yesterday.
10. What Pete (to do) when I came to see him?
1. When my father (to come) home, I (to have) dinner.
2. When Alice (to return), I (to listen) to the radio.
3. When mother (to enter) his room, he (to draw) a picture.
4. When my sister (to come in), I (to do) my lessons.
5. When her aunt (to air) the room, she (to catch) cold.
6. When I (to meet) her, she (to go) to the office.
7. He (to wash) his face when somebody (to knock) at the door.
8. The young people (to dance) when I (to come) to the party.
9. When he (to wash) the dishes, he (to break) a plate.
10. What they (to do) when you (to see) them?
1. Не (not to open) the window before classes yesterday.
2. I (to hurry) to the library when I (to meet) him.
3. She (to translate) a lot of articles at the office last week.
4. We (to smoke) in the room when he (to see) us.
5. We (to pack) our things when our taxi (to come).
6. The day before yesterday he (to finish) his work at seven o"clock.
7. What he (to do) ten years ago? – He (to study) at school.
8. Yesterday I (to ask) my friend not to ring me.
9. My father (to write) a very interesting article last month.
10. She (to come) home at eleven o"clock that"s why she (not to call) you.
1. Why you (to be) angry with me yesterday? – I (not to be).
2. Where you (to be) last night? – We (to be) at the theatre.
3. When I (to come) to the bus stop, I (to see) a boy who (to play) with a dog.
4. It (to be) eleven o"clock, when I (to decide) to go to bed.
5. What time they (to have) dinner yesterday? – They (to have) dinner from seven till eight.
6. When she (to see) him a year ago she (not to recognize) him.
7. I (to be) very busy yesterday. I (to prepare) for my exam the whole day.
8. My brother (to wash) the dishes while I (to sweep) the floor.
9. Why you (not to see) a doctor yesterday?
10. It (to rain) heavily when he (to go) out.
Ответы
1. Раскройте скобки, употребляя глаголы в форме Past Simple или Past Continuous.
4. I was not (=wasn"t) reading …
5. I was not (=wasn"t) reading …
6. What was he doing when I came in?
7. What was he doing … ?
10. What was Pete doing … ?
2. Раскройте скобки, употребляя глаголы в форме Past Simple или Past Continuous.
1. came; was having
2. returned; was listening
3. entered; was drawing
4. came in; was doing
5. was airing; caught
6. met; was going
7. was washing; knocked
8. were dancing; came
9. was washing; broke
10. What were they doing when you saw them?
3. Раскройте скобки, употребляя глаголы в форме Past Simple или Past Continuous.
1. did not (=didn’t) open
2. was hurrying; met
4. were smoking; saw
5. were packing; came
7. What did he do … ? – He studied …
10. came; did not (=didn’t) call you
4. Раскройте скобки, употребляя глаголы в форме Past Simple или Past Continuous.
1. Why were you … ? – I was not (wasn’t).
2. Where were you … ? – We were …
3. came; saw; was playing
5. What time did they have dinner … ? – They were having …
6. saw; did not (=didn’t) recognize
7. was; was preparing
8 was washing; was sweeping
9. Why didn’t you see a doctor yesterday?
Упражнение 1. Раскройте скобки, употребляя глаголы в форме Past Continuous.
1. Around me people (to talk) Russian, Italian and English.2. Arnold (to talk) to some of the other guests on the terrace when Hardy came.
3. Alex (to look) at his watch.
4. All night long the stars (to glitter).
5. Elizabeth (to eat) and didn’t raise her head.
6. He drank some of the wine and ate several chunks of bread while he (to wait) for his dinner to come up.
7. The family (to prepare) for the party.
8. She (to argue) that only Belinda knew how to treat men.
9. A few minutes later Edward (to hurry) through the streets to his bus stop.
10. They moved across the room, which (to start) to fill up, to a vacant corner.
Упражнение 2. Раскройте скобки, употребляя глаголы в форме Past Continuous (все предложения относятся к прошлому).
1. They (to write) the test at this time yesterday.2. He (to work) in the garden from six till nine o"clock.
3. We (to watch) television the whole evening.
4. You (to play) chess at six o"clock?
5. You (to drink) tea at seven o"clock?
6. He (to draw) from three till five o"clock?
7. Who (to listen) to the radio at this time?
8. It (to rain) the whole day yesterday?
9. They (to skate) at five o"clock?
10. She (not to help) mother about the house from two till seven.
Правильные ответы:
Упражнение 1. Раскройте скобки, употребляя глаголы в форме Past Continuous.1. Around me people were talking German, Italian and English.
2. Robert was talking to some of the other guests on the terrace when Hardy came.
3. Michael was looking at his watch.
4. All night long the stars were glittering.
5. Lizzie was eating and didn’t raise her head.
6. He drank some of the wine and ate several chunks of bread while he was waiting for his dinner to come up.
7. The family was preparing for the party.
8. She was arguing that only Belinda knew how to treat men.
9. A few minutes later Dixon was hurrying through the streets to his bus stop.
10. They moved across the room, which was starting to fill up, to a vacant corner.
Упражнение 2. Раскройте скобки, употребляя глаголы в форме Past Continuous.
1. were writing
2. was working
3. were watching
4. Were you playing football … ?
5. Were you drinking tea … ?
6. Was he drawing … ?
7. Who was listening … ?
8. Was it raining … ?
9. Were they skating … ?
10. She was not (=wasn’t) helping …
- I didn"t take my umbrella. It ... when I left home. (rain)
- Last night at 10 o"clock my brother ... for his exam. (prepare)
- Everyone ... in silence. (sit)
- I don"t know what the teacher ... about, I ... .(talk, listen)
- A man ... along the road when he saw a cat. (walk)
Задание 2. Задайте специальные вопросы к предложениям, используя вопросительные слова, данные в скобках.
- Paul"s grandma was watching TV to learn the latest news. (why)
- Yesterday evening was chilly so everyone was wearing a jacket. (who)
- On Tuesday at 10 o"clock his boss was flying from Berlin to Moscow. (when)
- Her children were playing outside all the time. (where)
- John was cleaning his flat from six till eight. (when)
Задание 3. Переведите предложения на английский язык, уделяя особое внимание глаголам, которые не употребляются в форме Past Continuous.
- Оливер играл со своей сестрой, когда в комнату вошла мама.
- Он любил ее всю свою жизнь.
- Я разговаривала с подругой, когда мой телефон зазвонил.
- Она слышала стук в дверь, но не открыла ее.
- Что ты делал в 3 часа?
Задание 4. Исправьте ошибки в предложениях.
- There were a lot of people on the beach but nobody wasn"t swimming.
- This house was belonging to her grandparents when she moved out.
- My cat slept on the sofa when I came back from work.
- At 11 o"clock in the morning we was finishing the project.
- The television was on because the whole family was watched it.
Задание 5. Напишите глаголы в форме Past Continuous с местоимением, данным в скобках. Уделите особое внимание правописанию.
Пример: play (I) - I was playing
- sit (we)
- run (he)
- lie (they)
- live (she)
- ski (I)
Ответы с пояснениями
Задание 1.
- was not raining
Отрицательные предложения в Past Continuous образуются при помощи вспомогательного глагола was/were + not + глагол с окончанием -ing.
- was preparing/ was not preparing
Отрицательные предложения в Past Continuous образуются при помощи вспомогательного глагола was/were + not + глагол с окончанием -ing;
- was sitting
Утвердительные предложения в Past Continuous образуются при помощи вспомогательного глагола was/were + глагол с окончанием -ing.
- was talking, was not listening
Утвердительные предложения в Past Continuous образуются при помощи вспомогательного глагола was/were + глагол с окончанием -ing; отрицательные предложения в Past Continuous образуются при помощи вспомогательного глагола was/were + not + глагол с окончанием -ing.
- was walking
Утвердительные предложения в Past Continuous образуются при помощи вспомогательного глагола was/were + глагол с окончанием -ing.
Задание 2.
- Why was Paul"s grandma watching TV?
- Who was wearing a jacket yesterday evening?
Вопросительные предложения в Past Continuous образуются при помощи вспомогательного глагола was/were, который ставится на место перед подлежащим , и глагола с окончанием -ing.
- When was his boss flying from Berlin to Moscow?
Вопросительные предложения в Past Continuous образуются при помощи вспомогательного глагола was/were, который ставится на место перед подлежащим , и глагола с окончанием -ing.
- Where were her children playing all the time?
Вопросительные предложения в Past Continuous образуются при помощи вспомогательного глагола was/were, который ставится на место перед подлежащим , и глагола с окончанием -ing.
- When was John cleaning his flat?
Вопросительные предложения в Past Continuous образуются при помощи вспомогательного глагола was/were, который ставится на место перед подлежащим , и глагола с окончанием -ing.
Задание 3.
- Oliver was playing with his sister when their mother entered the room.
Утвердительные предложения в Past Continuous образуются при помощи вспомогательного глагола was/were + глагол с окончанием -ing.
- He loved her all his life.
Глагол love (любить) выражает эмоции. Такие глаголы, как правило, не употребляются во временах группы Continuous.
- I was talking to my friend when my phone rang.
Утвердительные предложения в Past Continuous образуются при помощи вспомогательного глагола was/were + глагол с окончанием -ing.
- She heard a knock at the door but she didn"t open it.
Глагол hear (слышать) относится к глаголам чувственного восприятия. Такие глаголы не употребляются во временах группы Continuous.
- What were you doing at 3 o"clock?
Вопросительные предложения в Past Continuous образуются при помощи вспомогательного глагола was/were, который ставится на место перед подлежащим , и глагола с окончанием -ing.
Задание 4.
- nobody was swimming
Местоимение nobody является отрицательным. В английском предложении может быть только одно отрицание.
- house belonged
Глагол belong относится к группе глаголов-исключений, которые не употребляются во временах группы Continuous.
- cat was sleeping
В данном предложении описана ситуация, когда однократное действие происходит на фоне другого (более долгого по времени).
- we were finishing
Past Continuous образуется при помощи вспомогательного глагола were для местоимений 1-го лица множественного числа.
- was watching it
Past Continuous образуется при помощи вспомогательного глагола was/were + глагол с окончанием -ing .
Задание 5.
- we were sitting
- he was running
- they were lying
- she was living
- I was skiing
1. Напишите, чем занималась миссис Тэйлор в определенное время.
Н-р: Mrs. Taylor was packing her bags at 6 a.m. (Миссис Тэйлор упаковывала сумки в 6 утра.)
6 a.m. pack her bags
7 a.m. drive to the airport
9 a.m. fly to Liverpool
noon have a business meeting
1 p.m. have lunch
2 p.m. check in at a hotel
3 p.m. talk to her boss on the phone
4 p.m. work in the Internet
2. Поставьте глаголы из скобок в форму Past Continuous. Переведите предложения.
- I … (live) in Mexico in June, 2010.
- When I entered the bathroom he … (shave).
- When she met him, they … (work) for the same company.
- What you … (do) last night?
- I showed him my new dress, but he … (not look) at it.
- When it started to rain, they … (sit) on the grass.
- Which hotel Anna … (stay) when she lost her credit card?
- We … (sleep) when the phone rang.
- Doctor Fleming discovered penicillin while he … (study) influenza.
- Sam … (stand) under the tree because it … (rain).
- When the teacher came into the classroom, the children … (run) and … (scream).
- While Bob … (chop) the meat, his wife … (peel) potatoes.
- When I arrived at the party, all the guests … (dance).
- The waiter cut his finger while he … (pick up) the broken glasses.
- What you … (wear) when he met you?
3. Прочитайте текст и ответьте на вопросы.
Tom was sleeping in his bed when somebody stole his car. His wife was watching TV in the living-room. His mother, Mrs. Crown, was talking on the phone in her bedroom. His father, Mr. Crown, was playing cards with his neighbors. Tom’s son was listening to music with his headphones. And Tom’s daughter was taking a shower. The dog wasn’t barking.
- Was Tom sleeping?
- What was his wife doing?
- Was Mrs. Crown talking on the phone in Tom’s bedroom?
- Was Mr. Crown playing chess or cards?
- What was Tom’s son listening to?
- Tom’s daughter was taking a bath, wasn’t she?
- Was the dog barking?
Ответы:
Mrs. Taylor was driving to the airport at 7 a.m. (Миссис Тэйлор ехала в аэропорт в 7 утра.)
She was flying to Liverpool at 9 a.m. (Она летела в Ливерпуль в 9 утра.)
She was having a business meeting at noon. (Она была на деловой встрече в полдень.)
She was having lunch at 1 p.m. (Она обедала в час дня.)
She was checking in at a hotel at 2 p.m. (Она регистрировалась в отеле в 2 часа дня.)
She was talking to her boss on the phone at 3 p.m. (Она разговаривала с боссом по телефону в 3 часа.)
She was working in the Internet at 4 p.m. (Она работала в интернете в 4 часа.)
- was living (Я жил в Мексике в июне 2010 г.)
- was shaving (Когда я вошла в ванную, он брился.)
- were working (Когда она встретила его, они работали в одной компании.)
- What were you doing last night? (Чем ты занимался прошлой ночью?)
- wasn’t looking (Я показывала ему свое новое платье, но он не смотрел на него.)
- were sitting (Когда начался дождь, они сидели на траве.)
- Which hotel was Anna staying when she lost her credit card? (В каком отеле жила Анна, когда она потеряла кредитную карточку?)
- were sleeping (Мы спали, когда зазвонил телефон.)
- was studying (Доктор Флеминг открыл пенициллин, когда изучал грипп.)
- was standing – was raining (Сэм стоял под деревом, потому что шел дождь.)
- were running and screaming (Когда учитель вошел в класс, дети бегали и визжали.)
- was chopping – was peeling (Пока Боб рубил мясо, его жена чистила картофель.)
- were dancing (Когда я пришел на вечеринку, все гости танцевали.)
- was picking up (Официант порезал свой палец, когда собирал разбитые бокалы.)
- What were you wearing when he met you? (Во что ты была одета, когда он тебя встретил?)
- Yes, he was. He was sleeping. (Да. Он спал.)
- She was watching TV. (Она смотрела телевизор.)
- No, she wasn’t. She was talking on the phone in her bedroom. (Нет. Она разговаривала по телефону в своей спальне.)
- He was playing cards. (Он играл в карты.)
- He was listening to music. (Он слушал музыку.)
- No, she wasn’t. She was taking a shower. (Нет. Она принимала душ.)
- No, it wasn’t. The dog wasn’t barking. (Нет. Собака не лаяла.)
Сегодня мы с вами хорошенько отработаем Past Continuous , но прежде, если вам необходимо, повторите .
Упражнение 1. Раскройте скобки, поставив глаголы в фоpму Past Continuous.
- While I ___________ (to copy) the exercise, my friends __________ (to describe) a picture.
- When we came in, the children __________ (to clean) their desks.
- We met her at the bus stop. She ___________ (to wait) for the bus.
- Some of the children ________ (to ski) while other children ___________ (to skate). Everybody __________ (to have) a lot of fun.
- When we came the family ________ (to get) everything ready for Christmas. Bob and Helen _________ (to decorate) the Christmas tree.
- The girls _________ (to feed) the birds in the garden while the boys _______ (to make) a bird-house.
Упражнение 2. Прочитайте текст, переведите. Подчеркните глаголы в форме Past Continuous. Ответьте на вопрос:
Who broke the window ?
At 7 o’clock the match started on TV, so Dad was still watching it at 7.30. Mum was sitting in the kitchen. She was quietly reading a woman’s magazine. Rosie was trying on her Mum’s clothes in her room. Nick’s cousins were listening to rock music. It was very loud so they didn’t hear the crash. At 7.30 the dogs were lying in front of the fire and they were sleeping. Nick went into the garden with his friend to play football. So at 7.30 he was still there.
Упражнение 3. Допишите предложения по содержанию текста предыдущего упражнения, используя глаголы в Past Continuous.
1. When someone broke the window Dad _________________
2. When Mum heard the crash she ___________________
3. The cousins didn’t hear the noise because they ____________________
4. The dogs when the noise woke them up. ______________
5. At 7.30 Nick ________________
Упражнение 4. Дайте краткие и полные ответы на вопросы в Past Continuous.
Were you going to the cinema at 7 o’clock?
Yes, I was. I was going to the cinema.
No, I wasn’t. I wasn’t going to the cinema.
- Were you having dinner at 2 o’clock?
- Was your friend sitting in the yard when you saw him?
- Was your mother cooking when you came home?
- Was your sister reading when you called her?
- Were the children sitting at their desks when you entered the classroom?
- Were the little children running along the corridor when the lesson began?
- Were you doing your homework at 7 o’clock last night?
- Was your father working in the garden when you asked him to dinner?
Упражнение 5. Задайте вопросы к предложениям, используя слова и фразы в скобках. Ответьте на вопросы.
After the lesson Victor was explaining the new rule, (to you)
Was Victor explaining the new rule to you?
Yes, he was. He was explaining the new rule to me.
The children were decorating their classroom. (when)
When were they decorating the classroom?
They were decorating it after the lessons.
- When I went into the yard, the boys were playing, (football)
- When we were playing, Bob was shouting. (loudly)
- I met Victor in the street. He was running quickly, (where)
- The weather was fine, the sun was shining, (all day)
- Nick was watching his little sister in the garden. (why)
- His sister was helping him to pack his things when I came, (what things)
- They were cooking dinner at that time, (with whom)
- I was waiting for him at 3 o’clock yesterday. (where)
- He was looking for something when I came in. (what)
- They were laughing when I entered the classroom. (why)
Упражнение 6. Спросите друзей, что они делали прошлой субботой в 10 часов утра. Используйте следующие слова и выражения:
To watch, to listen to, to carry, to look at, to wait for, to explain something to somebody, to work, to sit, to play.
Упражнение 7. Вставьте подходящие по смыслу глаголы в форме Past Continuous.
play swim feed sleep laugh
Yesterday we went to the zoo and saw there a lot of animals. First we went to see the white bears. They __________. Then we went to the cage with monkeys. There were a lot of children in front of the cage. They ___________ because a monkey in the the cage ____________. After that we went to see the elephant. There was a man there. He ____________the elephant. But we ___________ see much of the lions. They _______________.
Упражнение 8. Из имеющихся слов составьте вопросы к готовым ответам. Все вопросы должны быть в Past Continuous.
1. Where | the white bears | swimming | were ?
In the swimming pool.
2. It | was | raining ?
Oh, no. It wasn’t. The sun was shining brightly.
3. The elephant | what | eating | was ?
Some grass and fruit.
4. What | was | playing with | the monkey ?
— With a small ball.
5. Were | how many lions | sleeping in the cage?
— Both of them.
Упражнение 9. Дополните вопросы и ответы глаголами в Past Continous.
— Mr. Rambler , what _______ you ______ (do) at 6.30 ?
— Oh, I ____________ (read) at that time in my room.
— Were you? _____________ you really ___________ (read)? What __________ you ________ (read) at that time?
— Did your friends see you then?
— No, they didn’t. They _______________ (watch TV).
— What ________ they ____________ (watch)?
— Some film. But why?
— Some people saw a man who ___________ (try) to kill an elephant at that time. We think it was you.
Упражнение 10. Составьте вопросы в Past Continuous. Используйте вопросительные слова в скобках.
1. Were you watching TV at 11 o’clock last night? (when)
2. We were speaking about books at the lesson. (what, where)
3. After school they were practising a new game. (alternative)
4. When I came, Nick was cleaning his room, (what)
5. He was returning to his camp with a pail of water. (where?)
