Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -