Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -