Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -