Past Simple: short action that is completely finished = korte actie die volledig afgerond is
verb +ed or 2nd irr verb
Ms. D made this lesson last week.
Sophia worked hard yesterday.
Did you get rest last night?
No, I didn't sleep well at all.
Past Continuous: long action that was happening in the past = lange actie die in het verleden plaatsvond
was/were verb +ing
Ms D was studying for four years.
Maxim was calling for hours.
Were you cooking all night?
Well yes, I was baking cookies.