Past Simple vs. Past Continuous
While Tom __________ (read) , Amely ___________ (start) to watch a documentary on TV.
While Tom was reading, Amely started to watch a documentary on TV.
Marvin __________ (come) home, __________ (turn) on the computer and __________ (check) his emails.
Marvin came home, turned on the computer and checked his emails.
The thief __________ (sneak) into the house, __________ (steal) the jewels and __________ (leave) without a trace.
The thief snuck (sneak) into the house, stole (steal) the jewels and left (leave) without a trace.