Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -