Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -