Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -