Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

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Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
Who did you see at the train station? -
My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
I was watching television when my mother came home. -
I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
Maddie came back at midnight. -
Which song were you singing when I came in? -
My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -

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