Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -