Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -