past simple/ past continuous

My mum looked at the weather outside: it was grey, but it _______.

 My dad__________ (see) the helicopter as he ____ (swim) back to the shore.

 While I _____________ (walk) along the beach, I ___________(find) some money.

They _______________ (talk) to the doctor when they ___________(hear) a song.

While Alex ______________(search) for my keys, he _________(find) the note.

Helen and Rob __ (watch) TV when they ____(hear) a loud scream.

 Nika______(ask) the teacher for help while she ______(do) the maths exercises.

As the police ___________(help) the man, they _________(see) blood on the floor.

While Mary (read) the letter she (notice) many spelling mistakes.

When the ambulance (arrive), the patient (sleep) like a child.

Jim was cooking dinner in the kitchen while Jo … the dog. 

The boy … ice-cream when we came in.