Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -