Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -