Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -