Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -