Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -