Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -