Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

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Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
When I woke up, it was snowing. -
Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
Paula was running when the storm started. -
When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
Were they smiling when they saw you? -
My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
Why were you crying when I met you? -
Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -

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