Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• 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. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -