Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -