Telling a Story in the Past

Complete the exercises, then check your answers. Total: 14 points.

Exercise 1

Exercise 1 — PC or imparfait?

5 points

Select the correct tense form.

It was raining. → background description:

Suddenly she screamed. → plot action:

The children were playing (when...) → background:

Then I left. → plot:

She was tired (description):

Exercise 2

Exercise 2 — Translate into French

5 points

Type the French sentence.

It was sunny.

Suddenly he ran.

I was reading when she arrived.

First, he left the house.

It was a great day!

Exercise 3

Exercise 3 — Spot the mistake

4 points

Which sentence is correct?

Background: 'The music was playing':

Plot: 'Suddenly the door opened':

'I was sleeping when he called':

Which connects two simultaneous actions?