When vs While Test

Introduction

Decide whether when or while should be used.

1. _____________ he was talking on the phone, I was watching TV.
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2. He was cancelling his flight ______ we called him.
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3. I was overtaking a truck ______ I heard a loud thump.
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4. We were watching a movie _____ the screen went blank.
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5. ________ she was packing the bags, I was looking for our passports.
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6. We were complaining about the weather __________ the sun broke through the clouds.
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7. Sandra was washing the dishes _________ a plate fell off the shelf.
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8. Do not disturb me ______ I'm listening to music!
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Submitted by amyra_sp (not verified) on Wed, 09/17/2008 - 07:52.

it's relly helpful. thanks!!!

Submitted by Gianni (not verified) on Sun, 10/12/2008 - 08:09.

Nice exercise!

Submitted by Lama (not verified) on Tue, 02/10/2009 - 04:23.

practical and clear... thanks a million

Submitted by pedrina (not verified) on Tue, 04/07/2009 - 11:03.

Nice idea. Most of them are good but for intermediate or low-intermediate students some language may be confusing as in 2: "might have been canceling" is taught to high intermediate students. I would just simplify some language here. Past Continuous is usually taught to low intermediate EFL students.

Submitted by George Ventura (not verified) on Wed, 05/13/2009 - 09:56.

Pretty good!
Thanks!!

Submitted by suresh (not verified) on Sat, 08/22/2009 - 03:12.

This exercise is very useful. All the same with comments on incorrect answers, it will be better.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/26/2009 - 00:33.

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