Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -