Simple Past vs. Past Continuous

What is the correct sentence?

• I was walking to the store when it rained.

• I walked to the store when it was raining.

• I was walking to the store when it started to rain.

Choose the correct sentence:

• She cooked dinner while I was cleaning the house.

• She was cooking dinner while I cleaned the house.

• She was cooking dinner while I was cleaning the house.

Which sentence is correct?

• They were playing soccer when it started to snow.

• They played soccer when it was starting to snow.

• They played soccer when it started to snow.

Which sentence is correct?

• He was reading a book when the phone rang.

• He read a book when the phone was ringing.

• He reads a book when the phone rings.

Choose the correct sentence:

• They were watching a movie while I was studying.

• They watched a movie while I was studying.

• They were watching a movie while I studied.

What is the correct sentence?

• She was singing when the doorbell rang.

• She sang when the doorbell was ringing.

• She sings when the doorbell rings.

What is the correct sentence?

• I saw him while I was jogging in the park

• I was seeing him while I jogged in the park

• I was seeing him while I was jogging in the park

Which sentence is correct?

• He was playing basketball when it started to rain.

• He played basketball when it was starting to rain.

• He played basketball when it started to rain.

What is the correct sentence?

• She was dancing when the music stopped.

• She danced when the music was stopping.

• She dances when the music stops.

Choose the correct sentence:

• They were cooking dinner while I was setting the table.

• They cooked dinner while I was setting the table.

• They were cooking dinner while I set the table.