Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Who did you see at the train station? -