Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -