1. Lesson 7, Page 188
7.7 Simple Past vs. Past Continuous with When
2. 7.7 Simple Past vs. Past Continuous with When
Both the simple past and the past
continuous can be used in a sentence
that has a when clause. However, the
time sequence is completely different.
3. 7.7 Simple Past vs. Past Continuous with When
Examples Explanations
• When Einstein graduated from
college, he tried to get a job as
a teacher.
• Einstein came to the U.S. when
he lost his German citizenship.
If we use the simple past in both
clauses, when means after.
4. 7.7 Simple Past vs. Past Continuous with When
Examples Explanations
• When Einstein entered college,
he was living in Switzerland
• Einstein was living in the U.S.
when he died.
If we use the simple past after
when and the past continuous in
the main clause, when means at
the same time.
