Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -