Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

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Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

Paula was running when the storm started. -
Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
Were they smiling when they saw you? -
I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
Which song were you singing when I came in? -
The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
When I woke up, it was snowing. -
What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
I went to Tokyo last month. -
Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
Maddie came back at midnight. -
My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -

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