Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -