Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -