Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -