Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -