Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -