Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -