Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -