Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -