Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -