Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -