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Past continuous - WHEN or WHILE?

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    Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. Book 3.
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  • Mary was cooking ___________ I arrived.
    when
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  • Mary was watching TV __________ her husband was doing the dishes.
    while
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  • Peter was looking at the engine, __________ a mechanic stopped and fixed the car.
    when
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  • She was walking the dogs __________ her parents were sleeping at home.
    while
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  • She is a multitask professional, she was planning a meeting _________ checking e-mails.
    while
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  • They were working out _________ I called, that is why they didn't pick up the phone.
    when
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  • __________ he was studying, his brother was swimming.
    While
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  • She was walking home _________ she sprained her ankle.
    when
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  • I was the designated driver. Everybody was drinking beer _______ I was having water.
    while
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  • He was playing soccer _________ he broke his leg.
    when
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  • My brother was moving the furniture ________he hurt his back.
    when
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  • She was folding shirts ________ talking to her daughter.
    while
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  • My mother was hanging up the clothes ________ my relatives got to our house.
    when
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  • He was feeding the cat _______ it bit him!
    when
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  • The students were talking ________ the teacher arrived.
    when
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  • She was so happy that she was dancing ________ it was raining.
    while
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