Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -