Prepositions and Connectors: during, for, while, when - 1

Complete the sentences below with the correct option.

1. The phone rang several times _____ dinner.
A) during
B) when
C) while

2. It began to snow _____ I was walking home.
A) for
B) during
C) while

3. We visited many relatives _____ our vacation.
A) during
B) when
C) for

4. Susan has been studying English _____ five years.
A) when
B) during
C) for

5. The children have been playing video games _____ hours.
A) while
B) for
C) when

6. _____ the hike up the mountain, we saw a lot of deer.
A) when
B) During
C) while

7. I was shocked _____ I saw my picture in the newspaper.
A) during
B) when
C) while

8. _____ I got to work, I noticed my computer was unplugged.
A) For
B) During
C) When

9. A car pulled out in front of me _____ I was riding my bicycle.
A) during
B) while
C) for

10. _____ the last guests finally left the party, it was early morning.
A) For
B) When
C) While

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