Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Sorry, Alison, but I ___ to the hospital yesterday.

I ___ my skateboard when I ___ off and broke my arm.

No, I was at the hospital where doctors ___ my arm at that moment. 

Kate and Pam ___ tea in the sitting room when they ___ the news on the radio.

I love going running. Last Tuesday, I ___ for a run around a lake near my house.

When I ___ along the path, I ___ a young child next to the water. 

His mum ___ with her friends so she ___ her son very carefully.

I ___ into the cold water to save him. He was very lucky!

The ball ___ high in the air and hit the ceiling. 

He ___ to music during the whole lesson.

They ___ the birds in the park from 5 till 6 p.m.

The postman ___ the letter yesterday.