Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -