Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Where was your cousin born? -