Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -