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Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

  • The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
  • My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
  • When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
  • Paula was running when the storm started. -
  • My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
  • I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
  • My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
  • Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
  • The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
  • The town was changing quickly. -
  • Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
  • Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
  • Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
  • Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
  • We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
  • Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
  • Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
  • What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
  • I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
  • Which song were you singing when I came in? -