Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Where was your cousin born? -