Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -