Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• The children were playing in the park when it started to rain. -
• Where was your cousin born? -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -