While v During
Quiz
Complete the gaps with the correct prepositions -- 'while' or 'during'.
All the pupils were in class ...... the President's visit.
The students were in classroom 5 ...... the head teacher was walking down the corridor.
...... she was peeling the onions, Liz cut her finger badly.
...... World War II, millions of people died senselessly.
The sales assistant sold two dresses ...... her boss was at lunch.
...... her two-year stay in Madrid, Susan learned Spanish very well.
Thomas switched on the TV ...... his girlfriend was in the bathroom.
David likes to travel round Australia ...... the autumn.
...... the last year at university, Pete and Lilly got really close.
...... they were in their last year at university, Pete and Lilly got to know each other very well.
Jason broke his leg ...... the last PE class.
Terry twisted her ankle ...... she was playing tennis.