Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -