Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -