Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -