The English Tenses. E. O. Khundaeva

washing (мыть) the dishes (посуда) when they called (позвонить) me.

      You were looking through (просматривать) the documents at that moment.

      She was packing up (упаковывать вещи) when she learned (узнать) about that.

      We were talking (разговаривать) when he interrupted (прерывать) us.

      They were discussing the matter (этот вопрос) when Alice entered (входить) the room.

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      We were preparing (писать, готовить) a monograph (монография, книга) when we got (получить) the news (новости) concerning (относительно) the announcement (объявление) of a competition (конкурс) for a short-term (краткосрочный) grant in the humanities (в области гуманитарных наук).

      They were writing a brief (краткий) summary (обзор, обобщение) of the proposal (проект) when they learned (узнать) about the announcement of another, more favorable (более благоприятный, выгодный) competition (конкурс).

      When we were reading the instructions for applicants (лицо, подавшее заявку), we learned (узнать) that they must hold (иметь) the PhD degree (ученая степень) or show evidence (продемонстрировать, показать) of the equivalent (соответствующий) professional experience (опыт).

      Translate, please.

      Когда мы скрепляли (staple) заявку (application), нам сказали (we were told), что этого делать нельзя (that we should not do that). Когда мы писали заявку (application), мы узнали (learn), что факсы (fax) заявок не принимаются (are not accepted).

      Когда мы печатали заявку (type an application), мы узнали (learn), что оригинал должен быть напечатан (should be typed) ясно и четко (with a fresh, dark ribbon), так как (for, because) заявки (application) будут несколько раз копироваться (will be photocopied several times).

      The interrogative questions

      The general questions

      Were you waiting for me? – Oh, yes, we were. We’re really glad to see you at our place (у нас дома).

      Was he sending an E-mail message when I called him? – Yes, he was.

      Were they seeing them off (провожать) when Ann came? – Yes, the guests were just leaving (как раз уходили), they were bidding farewell (прощаться).

      Was the child smiling when they took his photo? – Yes, he was.

      Were the boys playing football when you came? – No, they weren’t, they were playing tennis.

      Were you writing your essay (очерк, реферат) when they came? – No, I wasn’t. I was tidying up (делать уборку) the room.

      Was Helen looking through (просматривать) the papers when you came to see (навестить) her.

      The special questions

      What was your relative doing when you came to see him?

      What were your friends doing when you came ashore (пришли на берег).

      What was the boy doing when you looked through the window?

      What were the learners (учащийся) doing when they were in the library (библиотека)?

      What were you doing when your colleagues (коллега) came to congratulate (поздравить) you?

      What was Ann doing when you came to see (приходить навестить) her?

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      What were the children doing when you came to school?

      What was she doing while Ann was writing her account (отчет).

      What were you doing while Ann was watching TV (смотреть телевизор)?

      What was she doing while you were cutting (резать) cucumbers (огурец) and tomatoes for salad?

      What were you doing while he was fixing up (ремонтировать, чинить) the car?

      ***

      What was Alex doing from 9 till 10 yesterday morning? I couldn’t find him.

      What were they doing all day long? Why haven’t they done anything?

      Where were they going? – They were probably (вероятно) going to their work.

      What were they looking through? – They were looking through their essays (реферат).

      What were you doing? – I was looking for (искать) my summary (конспект).

      What were you doing an hour ago (час тому назад)? – I was looking for (искать) my notes (запись, заметка).

      The alternative questions

      Were you waiting for me or not? Oh, yes, we were. We are really glad to see you at our place (у нас дома).

      Was he sending an E-mail message when I called him or not? Yes, he was.

      Were they seeing off (провожать) their guests when Ann came or were they keeping them back (удерживать, не отпускать)? Yes, theу were keeping them back.

      Was the child smiling when they took his photo or was he just interested in the camera? I think, he was interested in the camera.

      Were the boys playing football when you came or weren’t they? No, they weren’t, they were playing tennis.

      Were you writing your essay when they came or were you doing something else (заниматься чем-то другим)? I wasn’t writing my essay when they came. I was tidying up (делать уборку) the room.