Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Were you sleeping when everything happened? -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• The bird was singing in the garden when the cat attacked it. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Were they studying at this time yesterday? -
• My granddad went to see a doctor on Friday. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -