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Interruptions

Interruptions game for practicing verb tenses

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The fire alarm went off [Past Continuous + Simple Past] I was working when the fire alarm went off.
The lights suddenly went out [Past Continuous + Simple Past] We were eating dinner when the lights went out.
My phone battery died [Past Continuous + Simple Past] I was navigating with GPS when my phone battery died.
The boss walked into the room [Past Continuous + Simple Past] They were complaining about work when the boss walked in.
A package arrived at the door [Past Continuous + Simple Past] She was taking a nap when a package arrived.
The internet connection dropped [Past Continuous + Simple Past] He was taking an online test when the internet dropped.
A car alarm started blaring outside [Past Continuous + Simple Past] We were studying when a car alarm started blaring.
My coffee spilled all over the desk [Past Continuous + Simple Past] I was typing an email when my coffee spilled.
It started pouring rain [Past Continuous + Simple Past] They were walking home when it started pouring rain.
The tire went flat [Past Continuous + Simple Past] We were driving on the highway when the tire went flat.
Someone knocked loudly on the window [Past Continuous + Simple Past] She was watching a movie when someone knocked.
The oven timer started beeped loudly [Past Continuous + Simple Past] He was reading a book when the oven timer beeped.
An earthquake shock shook the building [Past Continuous + Simple Past] Everyone was working when the shock shook the building.
My dog jumped onto the dining table [Past Continuous + Simple Past] We were having lunch when the dog jumped up.
The air conditioner stopped working [Past Continuous + Simple Past] I was trying to sleep when the AC stopped working.
A strange noise came from the hallway [Past Continuous + Simple Past] She was cleaning the house when she heard a strange noise.
The elevator got stuck between floors [Past Continuous + Simple Past] They were riding the elevator when it got stuck.
My pen ran out of ink [Past Continuous + Simple Past] I was taking important notes when my pen ran out of ink.
A key fell down the drain [Past Continuous + Simple Past] He was standing near the sink when his key fell down the drain.
The main flight got canceled [Past Continuous + Simple Past] We were waiting at the gate when the flight got canceled.
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