Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• 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 was watching television when my mother came home. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -