Past Simple or Past Continuous

When I (phone) __________ my friends, they (play) __________ monopoly.

 The kids (play) __________ in the garden when it (suddenly, begin) __________ to rain.

  While Minnie (work) __________ in his room, his friends (swim) __________ in the pool.

Jane (wait) __________ for his sister when he (see) __________ the most beautiful girl.

The wife (put on) __________ make-up while the husband (polish) __________ his shoes.

What (you/do) __________ when these people (arrive) __________?

Nobody (listen) __________ while the teacher (explain) __________ the tenses.

I (sit) __________ down to dinner, so I (not/answer) __________ your call.

I (practice) __________ the guitar when he (come) __________ home.

While we (do) __________ a sightseeing tour, our friends (lie) __________ on the beach.

Her parents (dance) __________ at the ball when the burglar (break) __________ into their house.

When we last (see) __________ him, he (still/wear) __________ his gym clothes.