Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -