Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -