Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -