Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -