Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -