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When VS While

Total questions: 162

Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I was watching TV ___________ my friend arrived.

a)

when

b)

while

2.

James broke his arm _____________ he was climbing a tree.

a)

when

b)

while

3.

Laura was crossing the road ___________ she found €20.

a)

when

b)

while

4.

I dropped my keys ___________ I was shopping.

a)

when

b)

while

5.

_____________ we were having breakfast, the phone rang.

a)

When

b)

While

6.

They had an accident ______ they were driving.

a)

when

b)

while

7.

I was walking home ________ I saw Steve.

a)

when

b)

while

8.

I was washing the dishes _______ my sister was studying.

a)

when

b)

while

9.

___________ he arrived home, I was sleeping.

a)

When

b)

While

10.

I was reading a book _______ suddenly I heard a noise.

a)

when

b)

while

11.

It started to rain ____________ we were cycling.

a)

when

b)

while

12.

I saw him ______ I was on my way home.

a)

when

b)

while

13.

George had a terrible accident _________ he was a child.

a)

when

b)

while

14.

___________ we lived in London, we met many interesting people.

a)

When

b)

While

15.

Jane was having a shower ____________ the phone rang.

a)

when

b)

while

16.

_____________ I was doing my homework, my mum knocked at the door.

a)

When

b)

While

17.

Julian... the room yesterday

a)

Was playing

b)

were sleeping

c)

was painting

d)

was ringing

18.

When Roberto.... in the street, she.....a valuable necklase

a)

Walked / was finding

b)

Was walking/ found

c)

Walked/ found

d)

Was walking / Was finding

19.

Which of the following sentences are incorrect?

a)

I talked with my mom yesterday.

b)

I can swim when I was five

c)

I was playing soccer while you were sleeping

d)

Carolina sleeps a lot yesterday

20.

.... the phone rang, I was sleeping

a)

When

b)

While

21.

He was ....................... when his wife ......................him.

a)

Worked

b)

Working

c)

phoned

d)

phoning

22.

When I got up this morning, it was ....................... heavily.

a)

rain

b)

raining

c)

rained

23.

We were living in Madrid when our old aunt....

a)

die

b)

died

c)

was dying

24.

I was reading a book _______ I heard a voice

a)

while

b)

when

c)

with

25.

My mother was cooking in the kitchen.....my father arrived.

a)

When

b)

While

26.

They were eating popcorn..... we were watching TV.

a)

while

b)

when

27.

I saw him ________ I was on my way home

a)

WHILE

b)

WHEN

28.

___________he was young, he used to smoke a lot

a)

WHILE

b)

WHEN

29.

George had a terrible accident_________ he was a child

a)

WHILE

b)

WHEN

30.

_________Jane was taking a bath, the phone rang three times

a)

WHEN

b)

WHILE

31.

_________ we lived in London, we met many interesting people

a)

WHEN

b)

WHILE

32.

Where are my friend ____________ I most need them?

a)

WHILE

b)

WHEN

33.

__________I was driving, I listened to a very onteresting radio program

a)

WHEN

b)

WHILE

34.

Who did you meet _______ you arrived to the party?

a)

WHILE

b)

WHEN

35.

________I was speaking, they were thinking of something else!

a)

WHILE

b)

WHEN

36.

I had many problems _______ I was a teenager

a)

WHEN

b)

WHILE

37.

________ he was talking on the phone, I was watching TV.

a)

WHEN

b)

WHILE

38.

He was cancelling his flight __________ we called him.

a)

WHILE

b)

WHEN

39.

We were watching a movie ________ the screen went blank.

a)

WHILE

b)

WHEN

40.

________ she was packing the bags, I was looking for our passports.

a)

WHEN

b)

WHILE

41.

We usually use the past simple after

(a)  

42.

We usually use the past continuous or progressive after

(a)  

43.

I was watching TV ___________ my friend arrived.

a)

when

b)

while

44.

James broke his arm _____________ he was climbing a tree.

a)

when

b)

while

45.

Laura was crossing the road ___________ she found €20.

a)

when

b)

while

46.

I dropped my keys ___________ I was shopping.

a)

when

b)

while

47.

_____________ we were having breakfast, the phone rang.

a)

When

b)

While

48.

They had an accident ______ they were driving.

a)

when

b)

while

49.

I was walking home ________ I saw Steve.

a)

when

b)

while

50.

___________ he arrived home, I was sleeping.

a)

When

b)

While

51.

I was reading a book _______ suddenly I heard a noise.

a)

when

b)

while

52.

It started to rain ____________ we were cycling.

a)

when

b)

while

53.

I saw him ______ I was on my way home.

a)

when

b)

while

54.

George had a terrible accident _________ he was a child.

a)

when

b)

while

55.

Jane was having a shower ____________ the phone rang.

a)

when

b)

while

56.

When Rowena.... in the street, she.....a valuable necklase

a)

walked / was finding

b)

was walking/ found

c)

walked/ found

d)

was walking / was finding

57.

He looked at me _______ I said, "King Kong?"

a)

WHEN

b)

WHILE

58.

I was watching TV ___________ my friend arrived.

a)

when

b)

while

59.

James broke his arm _____________ he was climbing a tree.

a)

when

b)

while

60.

Laura was crossing the road ___________ she found €20.

a)

when

b)

while

61.

I dropped my keys ___________ I was shopping.

a)

when

b)

while

62.

_____________ we were having breakfast, the phone rang.

a)

When

b)

While

63.

They had an accident ______ they were driving.

a)

when

b)

while

64.

I was walking home ________ I saw Steve.

a)

when

b)

while

65.

I was washing the dishes _______ my sister was studying.

a)

when

b)

while

66.

___________ he arrived home, I was sleeping.

a)

When

b)

While

67.

I was reading a book _______ suddenly I heard a noise.

a)

when

b)

while

68.

It started to rain ____________ we were cycling.

a)

when

b)

while

69.

I saw him ______ I was on my way home.

a)

when

b)

while

70.

George had a terrible accident _________ he was a child.

a)

when

b)

while

71.

___________ we lived in London, we met many interesting people.

a)

When

b)

While

72.

Jane was having a shower ____________ the phone rang.

a)

when

b)

while

73.

_____________ I was doing my homework, my mum knocked at the door.

a)

When

b)

While

74.

WHEN IS USED WITH___________________

a)

SIMPLE PAST

b)

PAST CONTINUOUS

75.

WHILE IS USED WITH_____________

a)

SIMPLE PAST

b)

PAST CONTINUOUS

76.

THE TEACHER WAS TALKING WHEN THE INSPECTOR _________

a)

WAS ARRIVING

b)

ARRIVED

77.

WE WERE WORKING WHEN THE LIGHTS __________

a)

WERE GOING OFF

b)

WENT OFF

78.

WHILE THE STUDENTS ____________ THE PROGRAM STOPPED.

a)

WORKED

b)

WERE WORKING

79.

I SAW AN ACCIDENT WHILE I ____________

a)

COOKED

b)

WAS COOKING

80.

WHEN I ____________ A GOAL I WAS PLAYING SOCCER.

a)

SCORED

b)

WAS SCORING

81.
He was cancelling his flight __________ we called him.
a)
when
b)
while
82.
 I was overtaking a truck ________ I heard a loud thump.
a)
when
b)
while
83.
We were watching a movie ________ the screen went blank.
a)
when
b)
while
84.
 ________ she was packing the bags, I was looking for our passports.
a)
while
b)
when
85.
We were complaining about the weather __________ the sun broke through the clouds.
a)
when
b)
while
86.
Sandra was washing the dishes _________ a plate fell off the shelf.
a)
when
b)
while
87.
Do not disturb me ________ I'm listening to music!
a)
while
b)
when
88.

I dropped my wallet (a)   I was running to school

89.

(a)   Susan was having shower the telephone rang

90.

I’ve got a backache because I hurt my back (a)   I was carrying this heavy box

91.

(a)   Mr Sawyer was his wife,she was going to the restaurant

92.

Garry was traveling to work (a)   his car broke down

93.

(a)   I was walking in the park , it started to rain

94.

(a)   We met Pamela,she was waiting at the bus stop

95.

(a)   John was playing computer games in his office, his boss came in and got angry

96.

(a)   Elizabet was washing the dishes, her husband arrived home

97.

(a)   John was playing computer games in his office, his boss came in and got angry

98.

(a)   Elizabet was washing the dishes, her husband arrived home

99.

where were you going (a)   I saw you

100.

____ the phone rang, I was cleaning my room.

a)

When

b)

While

101.

_____ he called, I was taking a bath.

a)

When

b)

While

102.

He was playing the piano _____ she were watching TV.

a)

when

b)

while

103.

She was visiting her grandparents _____ the earthquake happened.

a)

when

b)

while

104.

Were you listening _____ he was talking?

a)

when

b)

while

105.

_____ we were playing tennis, it started to rain.

a)

When

b)

While

106.

_____ he was walking along the street, he saw an accident.

a)

When

b)

While

107.

Alan was cutting the grass ____ the snake appeared.

a)

when

b)

while

108.

Were you calling me _____ I emailed you this afternoon?

a)

when

b)

while

109.

She was sending text messages........she was walking down the street.

a)

while

b)

when

110.

My mother was cooking in the kitchen.....my father arrived.

a)

when

b)

while

111.

Alisa was crying......she was talking on the phone.

a)

when

b)

while

112.

..........Alan was riding a bicycle in the park, he fall off.

a)

When

b)

While

113.

Teacher Rica was teaching English......the school director came over.

a)

when

b)

while

114.

They were eating popcorn..... they were watching TV.

a)

when

b)

while

115.

Amelia was listening to music.....the phone rang.

a)

when

b)

while

116.

He was making a sandwich in the kitchen.........he saw a big gecko.

a)

when

b)

while

117.

Were you chatting online with your friends........your teacher was teaching?

a)

when

b)

while

118.

Was James playing with his mobile phone.......his classmates were discussing about an endangered species?

a)

when

b)

while

119.

_____ I woke up, my father was watching TV.

a)

When

b)

While

120.

_____ we were taking our lesson. she was joking all the time.

a)

When

b)

While

121.

I was eating breakfast _____ my brother was reading a book.

a)

When

b)

While

122.

_____ we were eating the famous Italian pizza, we met a girl from the USA.

a)

When

b)

While

123.

_____ I was having breakfast, I changed my mind and decided to visit Chapultepec Park.

a)

When

b)

While

124.

_____ I was taking photos, a lot of people were relaxing and running along the river.

a)

When

b)

While

125.

I was running in the park _____ I listened to the news about the weather on the radio.

a)

When

b)

While

126.

We were taking some photos _____ a lot of tourists were talking and relaxing.

a)

When

b)

While

127.

We were taking some photos _____ a lot of tourists were talking and relaxing.

a)

When

b)

While

128.

_____ the train arrived, we were buying the newspaper.

a)

When

b)

While

129.

Q1. She sent text messages........she was walking down the street.

a)

When

b)

While

130.

Q2. My mother was cooking in the kitchen.....my father arrived.

a)

When

b)

While

131.

Q3. ...........it rained, we were swimming in the pool.

a)

When

b)

While

132.

Q4. Alisa was crying......Her boyfriend was talking with another girl.

a)

When

b)

While

133.

Q5. ..........Alan was riding a bicycle in the park, he fall off.

a)

When

b)

While

134.

Teacher Rica was teaching English......the school director came over.

a)

when

b)

while

135.

They were eating popcorn..... we were watching TV.

a)

when

b)

while

136.

We were playing ROV in class.........Teacher BuddySorn was explaining us how to use the articles.

a)

when

b)

while

137.

Amelia was listening to music.....the phone rang.

a)

when

b)

while

138.

Was it raining ........you arrived?

a)

when

b)

while

139.
I.........in the park when I met Serena
a)
were walking
b)
am walking
c)
was walking
d)
is walking
140.
I..........to school when I saw the accident
a)
am going
b)
is going
c)
are going
d)
was going
141.
______ I saw him, he was eating icecream.
a)
When
b)
While
142.
_____ I was doing my homework, my brother was watching TV.
a)
While
b)
when
143.
I changed my clothes _______ I got home.
a)
while
b)
when
144.
I met James _______  I was talking to John.
a)
while
b)
when
145.
_____ I finished washing the dishes, I ironed the clothes.
a)
While
b)
When
146.
------- I broke the bottle I was trying to open it.
a)
While
b)
when
147.
Mary was playing the piano ______ Susie was singing
a)
while
b)
when
148.
I found my wallet _____ I was looking for it on the soccer field.
a)
while
b)
when
149.
Mary was playing the piano _____ her mother began to sing.
a)
while
b)
when
150.
I was eating my lunch ______ I bit my tongue.
a)
while
b)
when
151.
He ___________ a triathalon yesterday.
a)
were running
b)
was running
c)
was runin
d)
were runing
152.
She _____________ in her diary last night.
a)
was writing
b)
were writing
c)
wrote
d)
is writing
153.
My siblings ___________ a movie
a)
is watching
b)
was watching
c)
watched
d)
were watching
154.
Look at this pictures and choose the right answer :
a)
Cherries
b)
Pineapples
155.
Look at this pictures and choose the right answer :
a)
Orange
b)
Apple
156.
Look at this pictures and choose the right answer :
a)
Nuts
b)
Cherries
157.
Hello, I'm Anna. I'm a _____.
a)
boy
b)
girl
c)
man
d)
woman
158.
David is my _____.
a)
mother
b)
grandma
c)
brother
d)
sister
159.
Kate is my _____.
a)
sister
b)
brother
c)
uncle
d)
father
160.

to swim

a)

nadar

b)

bailar

c)

la garganta

d)

escribir

161.

summer

a)

El verano

b)

la primavera

c)

El invierno

d)

El otoño

162.

bailar

a)

to play sports

b)

to play games

c)

to dance

d)

to sleep

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