Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -