1.1. In the Simple Past, a specific time is used to show when an action began or finished. In the Past Continuous, a specific time only interrupts the action.
2. Adverb Placement
2.1. The examples below show the placement for grammar adverbs such as: always, only, never, ever, still, just, etc.
3. Active / Passive
3.1. Examples: • The salesman was helping the customer when the thief came into the store. ACTIVE • The customer was being helped by the salesman when the thief came into the store.
4. Rember Non-Continuous Verbs / Mixed Verbs
4.1. It is important to remember that Non-Continuous Verbs cannot be used in any continuous tenses. Also, certain non-continuous meanings for Mixed Verbs cannot be used in continuous tenses. Instead of using Past Continuous with these verbs, you must use Simple Past.
