Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -