Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -