Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -