Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -