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Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

  • Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
  • Which song were you singing when I came in? -
  • Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
  • The town was changing quickly. -
  • Where was your cousin born? -
  • Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
  • Were they smiling when they saw you? -
  • Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
  • My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
  • Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
  • I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
  • Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
  • While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
  • When I woke up, it was snowing. -
  • Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
  • Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
  • Why were you crying when I met you? -
  • My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
  • You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
  • Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -