Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -