Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -