Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -