Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -