Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -