Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• The town was changing quickly. -