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Question 1:
I was sitting in the cafe when my phone __________ (to ring).
A. was ringing
B. rang
Feedback In this case the first action was in progress when suddenly something interrupted it. For a longer action we use the Past Continuous Tense. The second action was shorter so we should use the Past Simple Tense. The verb 'to ring' is irregular: RING - RANG - RUNG
C. had rung
D. had been ringing

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