Past Continuous exercises — Set 9: Past Simple vs Past Continuous: Mixed Practice (Worksheet)
Worksheet • 20 questions • 15 min
I (meet) Sarah while I was shopping yesterday.
At 7 pm yesterday, we (have) dinner with our grandparents.
She (not/hear) the doorbell because she was listening to loud music.
While Tom (work), his colleagues were chatting in the break room.
The accident (happen) while they were driving to the airport.
What (you/do) when I called you last night?
I (see) a famous actor while I was walking in the city centre.
The children (play) in the garden when it started to rain.
Yesterday, I (go) to the gym and then I visited my friend.
While she (cook), he was washing the dishes.
I (not/sleep) well last night because my neighbours were having a party.
He (break) his leg while he was skiing.
At this time last week, I (lie) on a beach in Spain.
When I (arrive), everyone was already eating.
She (read) a book all afternoon yesterday.
I (finish) my homework and then I watched TV.
What (happen) while I was away?
The sun (shine) and birds were singing. It was a perfect day.
I (not/know) you were here! When did you arrive?
The phone (ring) three times while I was taking a shower, so I missed the calls.
Past Continuous exercises online (Worksheet)
Put it all together! Choose between Past Simple and Past Continuous based on context. Remember: Past Simple = completed actions; Past Continuous = actions in progress, interrupted actions, or background descriptions. Use 'when' for interruptions and 'while' for parallel actions.