Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• I was reading when the doorbell rang. -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -