Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -