Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -