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Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

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Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

  • The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
  • My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
  • What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
  • I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
  • I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
  • Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
  • I went to Tokyo last month. -
  • My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
  • Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
  • Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
  • I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
  • Maddie came back at midnight. -
  • Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
  • My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
  • Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
  • We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
  • I was watching television when my mother came home. -
  • Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
  • Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
  • Paula was running when the storm started. -