Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -