Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -