During vs. while

Exercise 1

Theory

Exercise 2

• I fell asleep ___ the class.

• She texted her friend ___ she was waiting for the bus.

• We couldn’t talk much ___ the meeting.

• He fell ___ he was getting out of the shower.

• My phone rang ___ dinner.

• Don’t use your phone ___ driving.

• I met my best friend ___ my first week at uni.

• The lights went out ___ we were cooking.

• He felt nervous ___ the interview.

• I listened to music ___ I cleaned the flat.

• We were caught in the rain ___ our walk.

• I can’t concentrate ___ you’re playing music so loudly.

Exercise 3

3. "One of the greatest pieces of advice I’ve … gotten in my life was from my mum.”

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4. "I have … needed beer more than I do right now.”

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Exercise 4

1. What’s your favourite way to relax during/while the weekend?

2. Can you multitask effectively, such as listening to music while/during working?

3. How do you manage stress during/while busy periods at work or at home?

4. During/While growing up, who was your role model, and why?

5. What snacks do you like to eat during/while watching a film?

6. Did you pick up a new hobby during/while lockdown?

7. What do you usually do during/while you’re commuting?

8. What’s the most surprising thing that happened during/while a trip or holiday?

9. Have you ever had to take an important call during/while you were in the middle of something?

10. What’s the hardest part during/while a busy week for you?

11. What helps you stay calm during/while you’re waiting for bad news or a result?

12. Have you ever felt awkward during/while a meeting or presentation? What happened?

13. When was the last time you felt proud during/while you were doing something difficult?

14. What do you usually eat or drink during/while a long day at work?

15. What’s something you’ve learnt during/while travelling?

16. What’s something you always forget during/while the rush in the morning?

17. Have you ever made a silly mistake during/while you were working and distracted?

18. What’s the funniest thing that happened during/while a family gathering?

Exercise 5

1. I got a headache ___ the lesson because the room was so warm.

2. Please don’t interrupt me ___ I’m speaking.

3. We lost our luggage ___ the flight.

4. I burnt the toast ___ I was making coffee.

5. He met his partner ___ a trip abroad.

6. I always feel sleepy ___ long meetings.

7. ___ I was walking the dog, I ran into an old friend.

8. The baby woke up ___ the night.

9. She hurt her knee ___ playing tennis.

10. We chatted quietly ___ the film.

11. My laptop crashed ___ I was sending an email.

12. I learned loads of new words ___ my time in London.