Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -