Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -