Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Where was your cousin born? -