Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -