V. Replace the infinitives given in brackets by the Past Indefinite or the Past Continuous. 1. John (to write) the label

1. John was writing the label when the bell rang and a short man entered. A dog was following him. 2. There was silence while the man was looking John up and down. 3. I saw the light in your windows as I was passing. 4. During the dinner while he was eating his piece of cold meat, his aunt helped herself to wine. 5. While he was reading a newspaper she was sitting studying him, and by the look in her eyes he saw that she was reflecting on something concerning him. 6. Jim was still half-dreaming  when he came to the place of his destination.