Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -