Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -