Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• 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? -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -