Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -