Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -