Grammar
1. Peter and Ann (decide) to redecorate their
sitting-room themselves. They (choose)
cream paint for the woodwork and apricot
for the walls.
decided, chose
2. When John (look) in to see how they (get)
on, Ann (mix) the paint, and Peter (wash)
down the walls.
looked, were getting, was mixing, was
washing
4. They (be) glad to see John and (ask) if he (do)
anything special that day.
were, asked, was doing
5. He hastily (reply) he (go) to the theatre and (go)
away at once, because he (know) they (look) for
someone to help them.
replied, was going, went, knew, were looking
6. They (begin) painting, but (find) the walls (be) too
wet.
began, found, were
7. While they (wait) for the walls to dry, Ann
(remember) she (have) a phone call to make.
were waiting/waited, remembered, had
8. Peter (start) painting while she (telephone), and
(do) a whole wall before Ann (come) back.
started, was telephoning, did, came
9. He (grumble) that she always (telephone).
grumbled, was always telephoning
10. Ann (retort) that Peter always (complain).
retorted, was always complaining

evening at 6.30.
was, was coming, arriving