Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -