6.A: I phoned at 5, but there was no answer. B:

1. A: I phoned at 5, but there was no answer.

    B: Naturally. I was doing shopping at the time. (Past Continuous)

2. A: Why did you tell your brother a lie?

    B: I didnt, I was joking. (Past Simple/Past Continuous)

3. A: Did you win the race?

   B: We didnt run, a thunderstorm began. (Past Simple/Past Simple)

4. A: Why did you write your test so badly?

    B: I whispered the answer to John. (Past Simple)

5. A: So,what did your mother say about your plan?

    B: I didnt tell her, she was busy. She was talking on the phone. (Past Simple/Past Simple/Past Continuous)