Past Simple Past Continuous

Front

When I (do) the washing-up, I (break) a plate.

Back

Was doing | Broke

Front

Tom was playing the piano; his mother did the washing-up.

Back

Was playing | Did

Front

I (have) _____________dinner when I suddenly (hear) _____________a loud bang.

Back

Was having | Heard

Front

Jane (do) _____________ a language course in Ireland, she (visit) _____________ Blarney Castle.

Back

Was doing | Visited

Front

I .............................home when I met my old friend from primary school.

Back

was walking

Front

What were you doing yesterday at p.m.?

Back

were you doing

Front

They __________ very fast when the car hit the tree.

Back

were driving

Front

Where are these beautiful shoes from?

Back

did you buy

Front

While I was cleaning the bathroom, he was watching TV.

Back

was cleaning / was watching

Front

I __________ Miriam while passing the street.

Back

saw