Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -