Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -