Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -