Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -