Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -