Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -