Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -