Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -