Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -