1. Sentence Completion Exercise: Provide the missing verb form in the past progressive tense to complete the sentences using the given vocabulary.

a) Yesterday, while I ____ dinner, my sister was reading a book. b) The doctors ____ the patient’s condition when the family arrived at the hospital. c) While I ____ on my laptop, my roommate was preparing breakfast. d) The nurses ____ the patients with care and compassion. e) Last night, I ____ peacefully when suddenly I heard a loud noise.

1. Role-Play Exercise: Divide the class into pairs. One student will act as a doctor or nurse, and the other as a patient. The doctor/nurse will ask questions about the patient’s past experiences using the given vocabulary, and the patient will respond using the past progressive tense.

Example dialogue: Doctor/Nurse: Can you tell me what you were doing when you arrived at the hospital? Patient: When I arrived at the hospital, I was feeling very weak and tired. I was also experiencing chest pain.

1. Story Writing Exercise: Ask the students to write a short story using the given vocabulary and incorporating the past progressive tense. Encourage them to be creative and use as many vocabulary words as possible. After completing their stories, students can share and discuss their stories in pairs or small groups.

Example story prompt: Write a story about a doctor who works in a hospital and faces various challenges while providing care to patients. Use the past progressive tense to describe the doctor’s actions and the environment in the hospital.