Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -