Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -