They _____ cricket when it started to rain.
Correct answer: D. were playing
The past continuous (were playing) describes an ongoing action that was interrupted by a short one (it started to rain).
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Answer and explanation
The correct answer is D. were playing
The past continuous (were playing) describes an ongoing action that was interrupted by a short one (it started to rain).
Topic: Grammar: Tenses, Articles and Prepositions MCQs · Subject: English