Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• I met Elisa when I was going to work. -
• I broke my leg when I was skiing. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Where was Rob going when he lost his phone? -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -