Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Who did you see at the train station? -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -