Put in during or while.
EXAMPLE:
The phone rang three times *** we were having dinner.
ANSWER:
while
Correct:
Incorrect:
We met a lot of people while we were on holiday. (while/during)
We met a lot of people during our holiday. (while/during)
I met Mike while I was shopping. (while/during)
While we were in Paris, we stayed at a very comfortable hotel. (while/during)
During our stay in Paris, we visited a lot of museums and galleries. (while/during)
The phone rang three times while we were having dinner. (while/during)
The phone rang three times during the night. (while/during)
I had been away for many years. During that time, many things had changed. (while/during)
What did they say about me while I was out of the room? (while/during)
Jack read a lot of books and magazines while he was ill. (while/during)
I went out for dinner last night. Unfortunately, I began to feel ill during the meal and had to go home. (while/during)
Please don’t interrupt me while I’m speaking. (while/during)
There were many interruptions during the President’s speech. (while/during)
Can you lay the table while I get the dinner ready? (while/during)
We were hungry when we arrived. We hadn’t had anything to eat while we were travelling. (while/during)