Past Simple vs. Past Continuous Exercises

Choose the correct verb form (Past Simple or Past Continuous) to complete the sentences.

The film was rubbish, so we left / were leaving the cinema and went / were going to the cybercafé.

Choose the correct verb form (Past Simple or Past Continuous) to complete the sentences.

I didn’t like / wasn’t liking the program we watched / were watching, so I turned / was turning off the TV.

Choose the correct verb form (Past Simple or Past Continuous) to complete the sentences.

Dave rang / was ringing me while I did / was doing my homework

Choose the correct verb form (Past Simple or Past Continuous) to complete the sentences.

As I fell / was falling asleep, I heard/was hearing a strange noise

Choose the correct verb form (Past Simple or Past Continuous) to complete the sentences.

I dropped / was dropping my keys while I ran / was running for the bus

Choose the correct verb form (Past Simple or Past Continuous) to complete the sentences.

The competition judges didn’t know / weren’t knowing whose food they tasted / were tasting