Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -