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Worksheets100 Quizzes When & While
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 52mins
________ I was walking to the store, I saw an old friend.
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The kids were playing in the park ________ it started to rain.
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________ he was fixing the car, the phone rang.
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She was cooking dinner ________ the doorbell rang.
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________ we were on vacation, the weather was beautiful.
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The teacher was explaining the lesson ________ the students took notes.
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________ they were having dinner, the lights went out.
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I was reading a book ________ the train arrived at the station.
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________ the storm was raging outside, we were sitting by the fire.
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The children were making noise ________ I was trying to concentrate.
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________ she was studying, her friends came over.
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He was practicing the piano ________ the neighbors were having a party.
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________ I was cleaning the house, the cat slept on the couch.
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They were having a picnic ________ it started to rain.
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________ she was drawing, her brother played video games.
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I was brushing my teeth ________ she knocked on the door.
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________ the chef was cooking, the restaurant became crowded.
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He was reading a book ________ the sun set.
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________ we were hiking, we saw a beautiful waterfall.
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She was taking a nap ________ the kids played outside.
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________ he was working late, his colleagues left for the evening.
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The kids were excited ________ the movie started.
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________ they were shopping at the mall, they bumped into an old friend.
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She was knitting ________ her husband watched TV.
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________ I was eating lunch, my friend called me.
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The band was playing ________ the crowd danced.
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________ she was reading, her husband fixed the fence.
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I was making coffee ________ the alarm went off.
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________ the kids were playing, their parents talked.
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She was gardening ________ the sun was shining.
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________ he was preparing for his presentation, the power went out.
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The dog barked ________ we were sleeping.
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________ they were planning the trip, the travel agent called.
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She was organizing her closet ________ the phone rang.
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________ I was watching TV, my friend visited.
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They were discussing the project ________ the meeting began.
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________ he was finishing his report, his phone rang.
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The rain started ________ we were having a barbecue.
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________ she was cleaning the kitchen, the kids played in the yard.
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He was working on his assignment ________ the computer crashed.
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________ I was attending a seminar, the keynote speaker began.
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She was writing a letter ________ the children were making noise.
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________ we were driving home, we saw a beautiful sunset.
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He was fixing his bike ________ his friends arrived.
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________ I was waiting at the bus stop, the bus was delayed.
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The restaurant became noisy ________ the crowd arrived.
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________ she was jogging in the park, it started to rain.
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He was cleaning his room ________ the doorbell rang.
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________ they were playing cards, the electricity went out.
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She was preparing dinner ________ her husband set the table.
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While I was studying for my test, the power (a) out. (go)
She was practicing the piano when her friend (a) . (arrive)
While they were watching TV, the lights (a) . (flicker)
He was reading a book when the doorbell (a) . (ring)
While the students were discussing the project, the teacher (a) them. (interrupt)
While I was baking cookies, the oven (a) a strange noise. (make)
We were having dinner when the phone (a) . (ring)
While she was gardening, the mailman (a) at the door. (knock)
While he was fixing his bike, his sister (a) in the garage. (help)
I was cleaning the house when the vacuum (a) . (stop)
While they were exploring the museum, they (a) a famous painting. (see)
While she was drawing, her cat (a) on the desk. (sleep)
He was jogging in the park when it (a) to rain. (begin)
While I was writing an email, my phone (a) . (ring)
She was studying for her exam when her friend (a) at the door. (knock)
While we (a) (have) a barbecue, it started to rain.
While they were playing soccer, the sun (a) hot. (become)
He (a) (watch) TV when his sister talked loudly.
While she (a) (cook) dinner, the stove had a problem.
While he (a) (work) on his project, the printer jammed.
I was visiting my grandmother when my cousin (a) . (arrive)
When they (a) (play) cards, the lights went out.
While she was singing, her friends (a) along. (join)
He (a) (fix) the car when the garage door squeaked.
While we (a) (walk) in the park, it began to snow.
While I was listening to music, my brother (a) loudly. (play)
She (a) (write) a letter when the power went out.
While he (a) (draw) a picture, his friend came over to look.
While they (a) (camp), the stars shone brightly.
I was doing my homework when the power (a) off. (go)
While she was painting the house, it (a) to rain. (start)
While we were watching a movie, the power (a) out. (go)
He (a) (take) a nap when the doorbell rang.
While they (a) (visit) the zoo, the animals roared loudly.
While she was knitting, the baby (a) in the crib. (sleep)
I was chatting with friends when the computer (a) . (crash)
While we were exploring the city, we (a) a beautiful park. (find)
While he was reading, his phone (a) a message. (receive)
She was organizing her room when her friend (a) over. (come)
While they were making dinner, the kitchen (a) messy. (become)
While I was writing my essay, my parents (a) in the living room. (talk)
He was taking photos when his camera (a) a problem. (have)
While she (a) (study), her brother played in the next room.
While they (a) (swim), the weather became sunny.
Using "when" before past (a)
Using "while" before past (a)
In past continuous, what will you use before V-ing if the subject are I, HE, SHE, IT
(a)
In past continuous, what will you use before V-ing if the subject are WE, YOU, THEY
(a)
Choose the correct sentence using "when"
She was sleeping when the alarm clock rings.
She was sleeping when the alarm clock rang.
She was sleeping when the alarm clock was ringing.
She was sleeping when the alarm clock is ringing.
Select the correct sentence using "while"
While I slept, my mom was coming.
While I was sleeping, my mom cooked.
While I cooked, my mom went to the market.
While I studying English, my mom slept at home.
