Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -