Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -