Read the text. Use the verbs in brackets in the past simple or past continuous
to complete the sentences:
LOCAL TERRORISTS AMBUSH ROUTINE PATROL
Four soldiers were injured yesterday because a bomb ________ (explode) near their armored
vehicle. The incident _______ (happen) at 4.30 pm while the soldiers _______ (return) to base
after a routine patrol. Their vehicle _______ (travel) along the High Street when suddenly they
_______ (have) to slow down because a bomb which was hidden in a rubbish bin _______
(explode).
Aexploded – was happening – return – traveled – have – was exploding
Bexploded was happening return traveled have was exploding
B) exploded – happened – were returning – was traveling – had – exploded
Cexploded happened were returning was traveling had exploded
C) were exploding – were happening – returned – were traveling – had - exploded
Dwere exploding were happening returned were traveling had exploded
D) was exploding – happened – returned – traveled – have – exploded.
Ewas exploding happened returned traveled have exploded.
E) were exploding – was happening – return – was traveling – have – was
exploding