Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -