PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE THE OTHER CASE OF SHERLOCK

PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE THE OTHER CASE OF SHERLOCK HOLMES

Sherlock Holmes , a great detective of the world, had a difficult case to solve. • One rich family owned a lot of jewels. There was a gold ring with a large diamond, too. One day lady Ann wanted to sport it.

She opened the treasure case. • But alas! • She was looking for her expensive ring for about one hour. • Lady Ann couldn´t find the ring anywhere. • She started to think when she saw it last time. • It was before her son´s birthday party.

What were people doing during the party? • Cook, Mr. Whipper, was preparing some meal for the guests. • He was chopping onions. • He was crying when lady Ann entered the kitchen. • Didn´t he have any troubles?

What were children doing? • Lady Ann´s son Bob was in the hall. • He was inviting kids to come in. • Kids were giving him the presents. • Bob was very happy. • It was his ninth birthday.

What was the guitarist doing? • The guitarist, Mr Brown, was sitting on the chair and singing old favourite songs. • Children enjoyed his playing the guitar and singing. So he was so busy. • Kids were asking for many songs.

What was the gardener doing? • The gardener was cutting grass with the scissors in the garden. • She was happy. It was a very nice sunny day. • She was listening to guitarist´s music and she was singing his songs loudly. • Everybody heard her.

Why was a postman at the house? • The postman brought a letter for Jim, the housekeeper. • The postman didn´t enter the house. • He was standing and waiting only at the front door.

What was a ballerina doing? • The ballerina was dancing. • She prepared a joyful dancing. • She was changing her clothes in the bathroom, but did she have reason to steal the ring?

What was Jack, the family friend, doing? • Jack came for a birthday party because he likes to eat a lot. • He is a very greedy young man. • His behavior isn´t OK, but it doesn´t mean he is a robber of the ring.

Why is this monkey here? • This monkey ran away from the nearest zoo. • Nobody knew about it in the house. • Monkey is very clever and handy. • This monkey is the ROBBER. It likes to take things to people.

What is lady Ann doing now? Lady Ann is very happy now. She can smile , because she has got a reason. She has got her expensive ring again. Lady is sitting with her legs on the top of the desk and hands crossed over head. She is having a rest.

What are grandparents doing? • They are very exciting, because the ring was the heritage. • They couldn´t believe the ring was found and everything is all right. • Monkey was given into the cage at the zoo, of course.

What is Sherlock Holmes doing ? • He is smiling happily he helped lady Ann and her family to find the jewel. • Everybody was surprised for finding monkey in the house. • Good luck in solving the other cases, dear Sherlock Holmes!

• • Vytvorila : Mgr. Helena Demčáková Základná škola, Sídlisko II 1336, 093 01 Vranov nad Topľou Predmet : Anglický jazyk Téma : Minulý priebehový čas Ročník : 7. , 8. , 9. Zdroj obrázkov : www. kids-pages. com