Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -