Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Where was your cousin born? -