Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -