Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -