Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -