Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• 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. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -