Usage Examples Past Simple vs. Past Continuous

• Anna did not mean to hurt you. -
• We were playing tennis when Alex hurt his wrist. -
• When I woke up, it was snowing. -
• I was studying at the library all day yesterday. -
• We found the keys we were looking for yesterday. -
• Paula was running when the storm started. -
• I wanted to call my mum but I called you instead. -
• You weren't dancing at noon yesterday. -
• Lisa was studying when Joe called her. -
• While I was walking to the university, I witnessed an accident. -
• Was your grandmother working when she met your grandfather? -
• When I walked into the room, they were dancing. -
• The town was changing quickly. -
• Were they smiling when they saw you? -
• Someone took a picture of Tom while he was sitting on a bench. -
• Anna was sleeping when the burglars broke into her house. -
• I was standing in the line when I saw Mary. -
• Why was Lucy smoking at the party? -
• My mother bought a new bag yesterday. -
• Which shop did Tom go yesterday? -