Simple Past/Past Continuous

They __________ to the fishing village last week.

• went

• were going

When we __________ to school, it started to rain.

• cycled

• were cycling

While she __________, she heard someone yelling at her.

• ran

• was running

My parents __________ for me when I got off the bus.

• waited

• were waiting

Danielle tripped over while she __________ tennis yesterday.

• played

• was playing

He __________ over the wall to escape from the fierce dog.

• jumped

• was jumping

We __________ a difficult test this afternoon, but I think I passed.

• had

• were having

They __________ awake the whole night during their camping trip.

• stayed

• were staying

I didn't hear the fire alarm as I __________ to loud music at the time.

• listened

• was listening

The plate __________ when it slipped from his hands and fell to the floor.

• broke

• was breaking