Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -