Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -