1
Tigran appears to be highly educated as his parents ... most of their attention on him.
lavished
were lavishing
2
The patient ... as the doctor tried to cleanse the his body of toxins.
was wincing
winced
3
She ... a strenuous exercise and sprained her ankle the other day.
did
was doing
4
The surgeon halted the operation as the patient ... under general anesthesia.
flinched
was flinching
5
Even though killing foxes was illegal, he ... those animals once in a while.
was hunting
hunted
6
He ... consistently to land a high-powered job in that elite company.
was trying
tried
7
I noticed that several waiters ... the cafe with flowers yesterday.
were festooning
festooned
8
I didn't pick up the receiver as I ... gourmet breakfast yesterday morning.
was fixing
fixed
9
I tried to object when the ranking officer ... his dismal offer.
was phasing
phased
10
The FBI agents apprehended Mr. Joan as he ... public funds.
was embezzling
embezzled