Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -