Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• 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. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -