Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Where was your cousin born? -