Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -