Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -