3 Choose the correct form of the verbs. 1 I couldn't call you. The thief stole / was stealing my phone! 2 I saw someone in front of your house yesterday. She tried / was trying to open your car door. 3 What did the burglars take / were the burglars taking? 4 I phoned you last night but there was no answer. What did you do / were you doing? 5 We weren't at home last night. We travelled / were travelling back from a relative's house.​