Past Tenses in Narratives — Quiz, English, Grade 8

Questions

1. 1

   A student says, “I was walking home when the rain began.” Which action was already in progress when the second event occurred?

2. 2

   The class arrived at the theatre at 7:30, but the play started at 7:15. Which sentence best makes the event order clear?

3. 3

   A report focuses on the damaged object, not on who caused the damage. Which sentence fits that purpose?