Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -