Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -