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I was reading a book ... James arrived.
when
while
... he was reading a book, I was watching TV.
When
While
We were watching a movie ... the lights gone off.
when
while
Cathy was doing her homework ... her mother was cooking dinner.
while
when
She (clean) the room, when police officer (ring) at the door.
was cleaning / rang
They (play) the game while grandmother (watch) TV.
were playing / was watching
Andy (talk) on the phone while Mary (close) the door.
was talking / was closing
Teacher (have) a lesson, when students (hear) the bell ring.
was having / heard
They were playing music loudly ... a man called the police.
when
while
Lucy lost her wallet ... she was walking in a street.
when
while
Bob was taking a photo ... Happy wasn't looking into camera.
when
while
She was telling him the news ... he was listening to her.
when
while
Somebody (steal) my bag , when I (speak) with a friend.
stole / was speaking
Bob (walk) down the street when he (see) Happy with another boy.
was walking / saw
Josh (walk) home while they (visit) their grandparents.
was walking / were visiting
While my brother (study), I (wash) the dishes.
was studying / was washing
