Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -