Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -