Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -