Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -