Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -