Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -