Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -