Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -