Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -