Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Who did you see at the train station? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• What were they doing when you arrived at the party? -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Just as Ted was finishing his homework, he remembered another exercise he had to do. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• Which song were you singing when I came in? -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -