1. My mother called me around five. My
brother came home a little after that. When he
(come) home, I (talk) to my mother on the
phone. 2. While I (study) last night, Fred (drop
by) to visit me. 3. As I (cross) the road I (step)
on a banana skin and (fall) heavily.
4. Yesterday afternoon I (go) to visit the Parker
family. When I (get) there around two o'clock,
Mrs. Parker (be) in the yard. She (plant)
flowers in her garden. Mr. Parker (be) in the
garage. He (work) on their car. He (change)
the oil. The children (play) in the front yard. In
other words, while Mr. Parker (fix) the oil in the
car, the children (play) with a ball in the yard.​