How can you rewrite the sentences using the Past Continuous tense without changing the meaning? Use idiomatic English

Хорошо, давайте разберем задачу.

Перед тем, как мы приступим к переписыванию предложений в форме прошедшего продолжительного времени (Past Continuous), давайте обсудим, что это за время и как его использовать.

Past Continuous (или Past Progressive) используется для выражения действия, которое происходило в прошлом в определенный момент или во время другого действия, которое также происходило в прошлом. В этой форме используется вспомогательный глагол "was" или "were" в сочетании с причастием прошедшего времени.

Итак, давайте приступим к переписыванию предложений с использованием Past Continuous. Я также буду использовать идиоматические выражения, где это уместно.

1. They were having dinner when the phone rang.
* While they were having dinner, the phone rang.

2. He was studying for the test when his friend called.
* While he was studying for the test, his friend called.

3. She was reading a book when the doorbell rang.
* While she was reading a book, the doorbell rang.

4. They were playing football when it started to rain.
* While they were playing football, it started to rain.

5. I was cooking dinner when the power went out.
* While I was cooking dinner, the power went out.

6. We were watching a movie when a thunderstorm began.
* While we were watching a movie, a thunderstorm began.

7. He was talking to his teacher when the fire alarm went off.
* While he was talking to his teacher, the fire alarm went off.

8. She was walking home when she spotted a stray cat.
* While she was walking home, she spotted a stray cat.

9. They were dancing at the party when their favorite song came on.
* While they were dancing at the party, their favorite song came on.

10. He was driving to work when he realized he forgot his wallet.
* While he was driving to work, he realized he forgot his wallet.

Надеюсь, эти примеры помогут вам понять, как переписать предложения, используя Past Continuous. Есть какие-либо вопросы?