Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -