Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -