Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -