Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -