Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -