Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Where was your cousin born? -