Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -