i was reading while he was driving.
i played soccer every morning during my holiday.
the phone rang when i was studying english.
i visited south africa during my holiday.
see you later aligator. in a while crocodile.
when in rome do as romans do.
it's worth your while.
when i was studying the phone rang.
since when dare you speak like this?
i saw the dog during the film.
please have a sit while i explain to you.
i sleep during luchtime.
speak when you're spoken to.
i read the book while you were cooking.
When to Use “When” and “While”
When and while are both used to talk about time, but they have different meanings.
When
- Indicates a specific point in time.
- Often used with simple past or simple future tenses.
Example:
- When I got home, I was tired.
- I will call you when I finish work.
While
- Indicates a period of time.
- Often used with continuous tenses.
Example:
- While I was cooking dinner, the phone rang.
- I listened to music while I was studying.
In summary:
- When is used for a specific point in time.
- While is used for a period of time.
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