Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -