Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -