Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -