Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -
• Was Anna having a shower when an earthquake began? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• I was watching television when my mother came home. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• My wife arrived when I was having a bath. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• Bob was waiting for me for two hours yesterday. -