REASON
EGP #750 | B1 | PAST / past continuous Can use the past continuous to give a reason for something, often with 'because'. Lexical range: N/A
她没赶上公交车，因为正在跟朋友聊天。
She missed the bus ___because she ___was ___talking to her friend.
他没去参加聚会，因为正在为考试复习。
He didn't go to the party ___because he ___was ___studying for his exam.
孩子们身上全湿了，因为在外面的雨里玩。
The kids got all wet ___because they ___were ___playing outside in the rain.
他没能接电话，因为当时正在开车。
He couldn't answer the phone ___because he ___was ___driving.
他一眼就认出了她，因为她正在向朋友们挥手。
He recognized her at once ___because she ___was ___waving at her friends.