Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -