Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -