Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -