Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Who did you see at the train station? -