Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -