Past Simple or Past Continuous 1. My father (climb) the mountain when he (break) his ankle. 2. 1 (have) a shower when he (knock) on the door. 3. It (start) to rain when the boys (play) rugby. 4. While the teacher (explain) a new topic, students (chat). 5. The waiters (carry) the plate when he (fall). 6. Sam and I (run) in the park when we (find) a wallet. 7. Why (you/cry) when I (see) you in the morning? 8. We (hear) some loud noise when we (listen) to the music. 9. The man (grab) her bag when she (go) home. 10. My mum (do) the ironing when my sister (shout):"Help!".