Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -