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While vs. During

May 14, 2023 - pdf

Fill in the blanks.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1. Don't talk ...................... the kids are singing.
Wrong!
While is a conjunction. It is followed by a clause. During is a preposition. It is followed by a noun / ing form.
2. I met him ..................... my trip to Las Vegas.
Wrong!
3. I met many interesting people ..................... I was holidaying in Italy.
Wrong!
4. A strange thing happened ................... my stay in Mumbai.
Wrong!
5. I was on holiday ..................... last month.
Wrong!
6. I woke up several times ................ the night.
Wrong!
7. ................... you were playing I was working.
Wrong!
8. I had some guests .................... the afternoon.
Wrong!
9. It happened ..................... the summer vacation.
Wrong!
10. I broke my leg ................... playing football yesterday.
Wrong!
11. I fell asleep ................... the program.
Wrong!
12. I will talk to you .................... the lunch break.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/12

Answers

  1. Don’t talk while the kids are singing.
  2. I met him during my trip to Las Vegas.
  3. I met many interesting people while I was holidaying in Italy.
  4. A strange thing happened during my stay in Mumbai.
  5. I was on holiday during last month.
  6. I woke up several times during the night.
  7. While you were playing I was working.
  8. I had some guests during the afternoon.
  9. It happened during the summer vacation.
  10. I broke my leg while playing football yesterday.
  11. I fell asleep during the program.
  12. I will talk to you during the lunch break.
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