Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -