Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -