Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -