Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -