Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Where was your cousin born? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -