Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -