Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -