Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -