Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Where was your cousin born? -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -