Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -