Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -