Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -