Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -