Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -