Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -