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Question 1:
It ________ (to happen) last year. I ________ (to swim) in the sea when unexpectedly I _________ (to see) the burning ship.
A. had happened / was swimming / saw
B. was happening / was swimming / was seeing
C. happened / swam / saw
D. happened / was swimming / saw
Feedback 1. 'last year' is a hint to use the Past Simple: happened. 2. For a longer action in the past we use the Past Continuous and for a short one - the Past Simple: was swimming / saw

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Test 2-Past Tenses | Upper-Intermediate English