Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -