Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -