Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -