Logically, you start/kick off the project, then you start receiving phone calls from interested parties (other researchers). Assuming you use the past continous, they may or may not have started similar projects before you did. I see. So the

Regardless of the underlined words, I try to put the sentence in the following way: When the Research Department was working on a new shampoo, we received phone calls from other researchers who were work ing on the same kind of project. But back

I can understand the change you've made, which sounds fine to me. In the meantime however, you seem to have taken out the word "who" which is not an underlined word and must stay in the sentence. In any case, I'd just like to

Sorry, but I am still confused. I thought working was formed by ( start + V-ing ). I wonder why these two have to be consistent. Please advise.

When the Research Department (A) started (B) working on a new shampoo, we (C) received phone calls from other researchers who (D) worked on the same kind of project. Do you know which underlined part is incorrect? I can't. Please advise.

After I had advised her (A) to make her plan and (B) invest , she delayed (C) buying and considered (D) to quit the market altogether. I chose (D) to be corrected to quitting. But I also wonder if there should be an infinitive "to"

Why are the shades drawn? (A) Since it was too long. (B) Because I don't like the sun. (C) The windows are open. The answer to this question-response type of question is B. However, I am confused about what "the shades are drawn"

What's so funny is, it didn't just appear in the older version of the book. So did the newer version!! That's why I am curious. Thanks!

How soon can you finish this report? (A) I can have it for you by tomorrow morning. (B) I'm expecting an important call soon. (C) This is very big room. The answer for this Question-Response item is A, no doubt about it. But, Why isn't

"Real condition in the past" is rarely discussed in grammar books. I just happened to find one book that mentioned a bit of it. Here is the sentence given in the book. If they were waiting for a counteroffer, they were wise. Looking at