Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -