Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -