Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -