Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -