Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• Who was Alessia talking to when you saw her? -
• What was Jane wearing when you saw her at the theatre? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• My best friend graduated from the university in June. -
• What were you doing at eight o'clock last night? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• I went to Tokyo last month. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• My mother was cooking for five hours on Sunday. -
• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• Emma called me when I was sitting on the train. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Maddie came back at midnight. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• Why were you crying when I met you? -