Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -