Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Who did you see at the train station? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -