Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -