Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -