The past continuous has clear differences from the past simple, which can be summarized as follows: The past simple is for actions that began and ended in the past. The past continuous is used for actions that were taking place in the past.
Past simple vs past continous
Past simple: action that happened at a specific pornt in the past. Auxiliary verb: Do (did). Regular vs irregular verb.
Past continuos: past continous is used to express on going action in the past. Auxiliary verb: be (was/were). Verb ing.
We observe how the sentences are structured negative, positive and in the form of a question.
-Coinciden -Rut break
-Dilenma -Side walk
-Disaster -Thrift shop
-Emergency -Trashcan
-Lucky meak -Trip
-Depration -Puzzling
-Archievement -Satirical
-Desire -Trustworthy
-Icek -Burn off
-Lice -Lock up
-Run into