Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -