Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -