Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -