Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -