Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Where was your cousin born? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -