Student Examples C40
英 語: I was (A), suddenly (B).
日本語: 私は（A）していたが、突然（B）。
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I was watching TV, suddenly there was a power failure. (Sunny)
I was dozing on the sofa, suddenly I was awakened by my cellphone. (Toshiko)
I was having a nap, suddenly the telephone rang and consequently I woke up. (Mitsuhiro)
I was solving a puzzle, suddenly a wonderful idea flashed into my mind. (Hiroko N.)
I was taking a bath, suddenly the light went off at the same time a thunder and lightning. (Hiroko K.)
I was driving with my friend, suddenly we were caught in a storm. (Michi)
I was sleeping, suddenly my boss called me to go in to my office because of a warning of heavy rains. (Yoshiko)
I was walking with my dog, suddenly he sat down on the grass. (Kumiko)
I was working on my PC, suddenly it froze [and I thought] “Oh my god, I didn’t save my data”. (Masako)
I was falling asleep at night, suddenly my area was struck by an earthquake. Fortunately there wasn’t any big damage. (Mari)
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