Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -