Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -