Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -