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A/
1. were having
2. was't listening
3. was lying/was eating
4. were smiling/was taking
5. were/arguing
6. was talking
7. was/chatting
8. wasn't sleeping
B/
1. was raining
2. was wearing
3. was carrying
4. were leaving
5. were hurrying
6. was not wearing
7. was standing
8. Was he following