During no time period. While two actions. For with time period.

A man is using a phone while the flood water around him is rising.

For the last two days it has been raining. During that time the water level rose. While the water was rising Pedro spoke with his family on the phone.

• During my holiday I met a nice bull.
• The kitten fell asleep while eating its dinner.
• We have been waiting for two hours for him to catch some fish.

Remember: During no time period. While two actions. For with a time period.

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Remember: During no time period. While two actions. For with a time period.

Use during, while or for to complete each sentence.
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I stayed in Istanbul ___ four days.

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I stayed in Istanbul for four days.

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I stayed in Istanbul for four days.

Question 2 of 10

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I learned French ___ I was working in a wine bar in Paris.

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I learned French while I was working in a wine bar in Paris.

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I learned French while I was working in a wine bar in Paris.

Question 3 of 10

3. Question

It happened ___ my coffee break.

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It happened during my coffee break.

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It happened during my coffee break.

Question 4 of 10

4. Question

It happened ___ I was in the garden.

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It happened while I was in the garden.

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It happened while I was in the garden.

Question 5 of 10

5. Question

I stayed home ___ the storm.

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I stayed home during the storm.

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I stayed home during the storm.

Question 6 of 10

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My dog started barking ___ I was listening to some music.

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My dog started barking while I was listening to some music.

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My dog started barking while I was listening to some music.

Question 7 of 10

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I don’t usually drink coffee ___ the afternoon.

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I don’t usually drink coffee during the afternoon.

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I don’t usually drink coffee during the afternoon.

Question 8 of 10

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Do you ever have a beer ___ you’re watching the football?

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Do you ever have a beer while you’re watching the football?

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Do you ever have a beer while you’re watching the football?

Question 9 of 10

9. Question

Bears sleep ___ the winter.

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Bears sleep during the winter.

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Bears sleep during the winter.

Question 10 of 10

10. Question

They haven’t been a good team ___ years.

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They haven’t been a good team for years.

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They haven’t been a good team for years.
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I’ve been trying to phone you ___ some time.

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I’ve been trying to phone you for some time.
For with a time period.

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I’ve been trying to phone you for some time.
For with a time period.

Question 2 of 6

2. Question

I went to the theatre on Saturday. I met Irina ___ the interval.

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I went to the theatre on Saturday. I met Irina during the interval.
We use during + noun (interval).

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I went to the theatre on Saturday. I met Irina during the interval.
We use during + noun (interval).

Question 3 of 6

3. Question

He hasn’t lived in Paris all his life. He lived in London ___ nearly four years.

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He hasn’t lived in Paris all his life. He lived in London for nearly four years.

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He hasn’t lived in Paris all his life. He lived in London for nearly four years.

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___ I was in Thailand I stayed at a very comfortable hotel on top of a hill.

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While I was in Thailand I stayed at a very comfortable hotel on top of a hill.

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While I was in Thailand I stayed at a very comfortable hotel on top of a hill.

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5. Question

I was in hospital ___ the Easter holidays.

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I was in hospital during the Easter holidays.

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I was in hospital during the Easter holidays.

Question 6 of 6

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___ my trip I stayed in Istanbul for four days and Antalya ___ a week.

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During my trip I stayed in Istanbul for four days and Antalya for a week.

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During my trip I stayed in Istanbul for four days and Antalya for a week.
Exercise 3
Use during, while, for or when to complete each sentence.
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Her mobile phone rang several times ___ dinner.

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Her mobile phone rang several times during dinner.
We use during + noun (dinner).

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Her mobile phone rang several times during dinner.
We use during + noun (dinner).

Question 2 of 5

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___ the last guests finally left the sun was coming up.

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When the last guests finally left the sun was coming up.
Cannot use during + noun.

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When the last guests finally left the sun was coming up.
Cannot use during + noun.

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___ the walk in the mountains we saw a lot of deer.

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During the walk in the mountains we saw a lot of deer.
We use during + noun (the walk).

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During the walk in the mountains we saw a lot of deer.
We use during + noun (the walk).

Question 4 of 5

4. Question

___ I got to work, I noticed my laptop wasn’t there.

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When I got to work, I noticed my laptop wasn’t there.
Cannot use while as the two actions didn’t happen at the same time.

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When I got to work, I noticed my laptop wasn’t there.
Cannot use while as the two actions didn’t happen at the same time.

Question 5 of 5

5. Question

I was more than a little surprised ___ she invited me to her wedding.

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I was more than a little surprised when she invited me to her wedding.
Cannot use while as the two actions didn’t happen at the same time.

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I was more than a little surprised when she invited me to her wedding.
Cannot use while as the two actions didn’t happen at the same time.
Remember: During no time period. While two actions. For with a time period.

During her interview her manager was called away. While he was away, she smashed his laptop. He was only gone for a few minutes, but during this time she did a lot of damage.
During
We use during + noun to say when something happens. We don’t write a period of time with it. (1:45)

While
We use while + subject + verb to talk about two things that happen at the same time. The events don’t have to continue for the same length of time, but they can. (3:15)

For
We use for + a period of time to say how long something happens. (3:15)

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