Events happening at a particular time in the past
To refer to annoying habits (usually with always)
Events happening at a particular moment (Present Continuous)
For future arrangements in the past
For changing and developing situations
For changing and developing situations (in the past)
For two actions in progress at the same time (in the past)
For temporary situations or events.
For temporary situations or events (in the past)
For future arrangements
You are always interrupting me! Stop it!
I was very excited because we were going to the zoo the next day.
What were you doing at nine o'clock last night?
The situation was becoming very stressful, so I left.
We are living with my grandparents until our house is finished.
We are having a test next Monday.
My brother was working as a waiter last summer until he found a better job.
While I was studying, my brother was playing his trumpet.
Don't make so much noise! I'm working!
The traffic in this town is getting worse.