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Writing & Language Seminar I - Martinez - Preparatory Academy - 1st Semester - 2025/2026 FOGChpt2_3- Requires Respondus LockDown Browser

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16. When you _____ (call), I ____(sleep).

Options
A.was calling, slept
B.was calling, was sleeping
C.were calling, sleeping
D.called, was sleeping
E.called, slept
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First, let's restate the task to ensure we understand what is being asked: fill in the blanks in the sentence '16. When you _____ (call), I ____(sleep).' using standard English verb tenses. Option A: 'was calling, slept' — This pairing uses the past continuous (was calling) with the simple past (slept). This creates an odd mismatch in tense with the second verb not aligning with the ongoing action implied by 'When you...'. Generally, if the first action is interrupted by another action in......Login to view full explanation

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