Past Simple vs Past Continuous

Front

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

Back

Was doing | Broke

Front

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

Back

Was having | Heard

Front

While Tom (play) _____________the piano, his mother (do) _____________ the washing-up.

Back

Was playing | Did

Front

When my father (work) _____________in the garden, an old friend (pass) _____________by to see him.

Back

Was Working | Passed

Front

When Jane (do) _____________a language course in Ireland, she (visit) _____________Blarney Castle.

Back

Was doing | Visited

Front

When I (get) ____________ up yesterday, the sun (shine) ____________ .

Back

Got | Was Shining

Front

After I brushed my teeth I ... to Bed.

Back

Went

Front

My computer ... yesterday.

Back

broke down

Front

We ... in the garden when we suddenly heard a loud noise

Back

were relaxing

Front

Karl didn’t hear the doorbell because he ... to his iPod.

Back

was listening