Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -