past simple vs continuous

. Somebody stole his passport while he ............ for something in his luggage. (buy catch hear look ride shine snow wait)

While I ................ my bike to school this morning, I saw an accident. (buy catch hear look ride shine snow wait)

There was a delay with the plane because it ............ very hard. (buy catch hear look ride shine snow wait)

. As she was leaving the shop, she .......... somebody call her name.  (buy catch hear look ride shine snow wait)

I ............. the bus at 8.45. (buy catch hear look ride shine snow wait)

. When I left home this morning, the sun ............... (buy catch hear look ride shine snow wait)

When we arrived at the station, a lot of people ........... to buy tickets.(buy catch hear look ride shine snow wait)

She .............. her ticket and got on the train. (buy catch hear look ride shine snow wait)