Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Where was your cousin born? -