Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -