Put the verbs in brackets into the past simple or the past continuous.
1) Ashley (clear) the table and (do) the washing-up.
2) Nathan (not/hear) the phone ring because he (work) outside in the garden.
3) While Lydia (sing), the audience (listen) to her in amazement.
4) I (not/email) you the photos, because my computer (not/work) yesterday.
5) Someone (try) to break into the Fords’ house, when a neighbour (see) him and (call) the police.
Cleared, did
Didn't hear, was working
was singing, listened
Didn't email, didn't work
Was trying, saw, called