Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -