Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -