When the Lights Went Out (J8A)

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Hanlin Junior High Course Grade 8 1st Semester

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#1

"What were you doing at eight last night?" asks Hana.

#2

"I was studying when you called me," says Sarah.

#3

"While I was cooking, the phone rang," says Emma.

#4

"We were playing soccer when it started to rain," says Ryan.

#5

"I was sleeping when the storm began," says Leo.

#6

"She was reading while her brother watched TV," says Hana.

#7

"They were laughing when the teacher came in," says Sarah.

#8

"I was waiting for the bus when I saw you," says Emma.

#9

"While we were eating, the lights went out," says Ryan.

#10

"He was drawing when I entered the room," says Leo.

#11

"What were they doing when you arrived?" asks Hana.

#12

"They were cleaning the whole classroom," says Sarah.

#13

Yesterday evening was calm until something funny happened.

#14

I was doing my homework while my cat slept nearby.

#15

My mom was cooking dinner, and the kitchen smelled great.

#16

Suddenly, while I was writing, the lights went out.

#17

My brother was taking a shower when the power died.

#18

We were all looking for candles in the dark.

#19

My dad was laughing while he tried to find a flashlight.

#20

When the lights came back, we were sitting on the floor.

#21

We were still smiling because it felt like an adventure.

#22

"What were you doing when I texted you?" asks Sarah.

#23

"I was practicing the piano at that time," says Emma.

#24

"While I was jogging, I met our teacher," says Ryan.

#25

"We were watching a movie when you knocked," says Hana.

#26

"I was fixing my bike when it began to rain," says Leo.

#27

"My sister was singing while she cleaned," says Sarah.

#28

"Were you sleeping when the alarm rang?" asks Emma.

#29

"Yes, I was dreaming about a big test!" says Ryan.

#30

"We were all busy, but we had fun," says Hana.

#31

"Time flies when you are doing something nice," says Leo.