When Vs While

__________ I was washing the dishes, my wife came home.

• When

• While

When it ____________ to rain, we were getting home.

• started

• was starting

The phone rang while I ________________ dinner.

• cooked

• was cooking

_________ I was a child, I played soccer with my friends.

• When

• While

While I _____________ in India, there was a big earthquake.

• lived

• was living

When the phone _________, I was making lunch.

• was ringing

• rang

I got my driver's license ________ I was 18 years old.

• when

• while

I was sleeping when my father ___________.

• called

• was calling

I was having breakfast _________ James arrived.

• when

• while

They were watching TV when the doorbell ___________.

• was ringing

• rang