Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -