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Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

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Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

  • I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
  • Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
  • What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
  • I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
  • Which song were you singing when I came in? -
  • We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
  • When I woke up, it was snowing. -
  • Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
  • What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
  • Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
  • I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
  • Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
  • I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
  • The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
  • Were they smiling when they saw you? -
  • Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
  • Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
  • My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
  • I went to Tokyo last month. -
  • Why were you crying when I met you? -