Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -