Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -