Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -