Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -