Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -