Quiz no. 865 (When vs. While)

Fill in:

1. I was having lunch .......... James arrived. 

a.when/ b.while

2. I .......... to the door when I heard the doorbell.

a.went/ b.had gone

3. .......... she was washing her hair, I did my homework.

a.when/ b.while

4. I was at the baker's ........... I met her.

a.when/ b.while

5. The customer was being helped by the salesman .......... the thief came into the store.

a.when/ b.while

6. .......... you saw Keith, was he with Jo?

a.when/ b.while

7. I was in the shop ..........  someone stole my bag.

a.when/ b.while

8. I hurt my back .......... I tried to lift the piano.

a.when/ b.while

9. ......... I accept that Mohan is not perfect, I like him.

a.when/ b.while

10. I missed the interview as when I reached the bus stand the last bus ...........

a.moved/ b.had moved

Thank you