Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -