Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -