Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -