Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -