Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -