Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -