They ................... (talk) on the phone when the boss................ (arrive) ...

[ Past Continuous Tense ]

They ………………. (talk) on the phone when the boss……………. (arrive) at the office.

A. talked , arrived

B. was talking , arrived

C. were talking , arrived

D. were talking , was arriving

Select your answer:
A B C D E

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