Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -