Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -