past continuous/ ongoing action in the past: We were having a picnic when the thunderstorm began., he was painting a picture when her phone rang., They were discussing their plans for the weekend., I was walking my dog when I saw an old friend., The children were laughing and playing in the backyard., He was reading a book while waiting for the bus., We were watching a movie when the power went out., She was studying for her exams all night long., They were playing soccer in the park when it started to rain., I was cooking dinner while my sister was setting the table., simple past/completed action in the past: He met his wife six years ago, They watched a movie yesterday., She didn’t study in the library., They had dinner last night., The police didn’t find any clues., I became a teacher two years ago., He bought a new car last week., We studied very hard last night., I graduated from the university last year., You went to bed early.,

simple/continuous past tense

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