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Read the text. Use the verbs in brackets in the past simple or past continuous to compl...

Read the text. Use the verbs in brackets in the past simple or past continuous to complete the sentences:


LOCAL TERRORISTS AMBUSH ROUTINE PATROL


Four soldiers were injured yesterday because a bomb ________ (explode) near their armored vehicle. The incident _______ (happen) at 4.30 pm while the soldiers _______ (return) to base after a routine patrol. Their vehicle _______ (travel) along the High Street when suddenly they _______ (have) to slow down because a bomb which was hidden in a rubbish bin _______ (explode).


A

exploded – was happening – return – traveled – have – was exploding


B

exploded – happened – were returning – was traveling – had – exploded


C

were exploding – were happening – returned – were traveling – had - exploded


D

was exploding – happened – returned – traveled – have – exploded.


E

were exploding – was happening – return – was traveling – have – was exploding