Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -