Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -