Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -