Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -