Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -