Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -