Complete the sentences using the Past Simple or the Past Continuous.

1. I was reading a very interesting book when my father came from work. 2. While my friend was reading his cat was playing with the ball. 3. When the taxi arrived, I was packing my things. 4. 'What were you doing yesterday when I called you?' 'I was reading a magazine and my wife was watching TV.' 5. 'What did you do all day long?' 'I was helping my granny in the garden.'