Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -