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Form the sentence by choosing the correct words in the correct order.

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Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

  • What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
  • I went to Tokyo last month. -
  • I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
  • Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
  • Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
  • Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
  • I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
  • I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
  • I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
  • Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
  • Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
  • When I woke up, it was snowing. -
  • My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
  • Which song were you singing when I came in? -
  • What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
  • Were they smiling when they saw you? -
  • Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
  • We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
  • Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
  • Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -