Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -