Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -