Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -