Task
The sentences below are all about choocing the correct verb form.The different verb forms will help us express various actions and events that happened in the past.There will also be a kahoot quiz at the end. https://create.kahoot.it/details/f5da5daf-d432-4ff7-a34b-acc88a1ddf66
Process
Choose the correct verb form.
1 I saw / was seeing a very good programme on TV last night.
2 While I shopped / was shopping this morning, I lost I was losingmy money. I don't knowhow.
3 Last week the police stopped I were stopping Alan in his car because he drove I was driving at over eighty miles an hour.
4 How did you cut / were you cutting your finger?
5 I cooked / was cooking and I dropped / was dropping the knife.
6 When I arrived / was arriving at the party, everyone had / was having a good time.
7 Did you have / Were you having a good time last night?
Evaluation
The student demonstrates a solid understanding of verb forms in past simple and past continuous tenses. Correct verb choices were made consistently throughout the sentences, showcasing proficiency in distinguishing between actions that happened at a specific point in the past (past simple) and actions that were ongoing or interrupted (past continuous).
Conclusion
In conclusion, the student has successfully mastered the concept of choosing the correct verb form in various scenarios involving past simple and past continuous tenses. The accurate application of these verb forms suggests a strong understanding of the distinctions between completed actions and actions in progress or interrupted.
Credits
New Headway English Pre-intermediate Student’s book
Authors:John and Liz Soars
Oxford University Press