Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -