Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -