Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -