Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -