Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -