Grade 6 - Past continuous vs Past simple

WHILE we ____ (work) in the garden, the dog jumped over the fence and ran away.

We were watching a film WHEN the electricity ____ (go off)

WHILE they ____ (play) chess, they felt an earthquake.

While the other islanders were sleeping, the girl ___ (run) to the city centre to ring the alarm bell.

We were running to catch the bus WHEN Anna ___ (trip) and ____ (fall over).

Emil was washing the dishes WHEN he ____ (break) the glass.

WHILE the students ____ (hike) through the woods, it started to rain.

WHILE he ______ (get) ready for bed, he heard a strange noise.

WHILE I _______ (walk) home, I saw Dua Lipa walk into the neighbourhood supermarket.

The islanders look at the ocean WHILE the waves ____ (crash) into each other.

Dave was playing football WHEN he ____ (break) his leg.

He was quietly studying WHEN he ____ (get) a call from his parents.

We were driving past the school WHEN we ____ (see) the teacher.

The islanders were sleeping peacefully WHEN the alarm bell ____ (ring).

Mum was cooking dinner WHEN they ___________ (arrive)