Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -