During, for, while – English Grammar Test for B1
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Q: Did you meet anyone interesting ___ your summer holiday?
A: Yes, I met many people.
2
Q: Have you studied English ___ many years?
A: Yes, more than ten years.
3
Q: What happened ___ the exam yesterday?
A: Some students’ phones rang.
4
Q: Did you stay in Spain ___ two weeks?
A: Yes, exactly two weeks.
5
Q: Was he smiling ___ he was talking to her?
A: Yes, he looked very happy.
6
Q: Did she fall asleep ___ the lecture?
A: Yes, it was too boring.
7
Q: How long did they live in Canada ___?
A: They lived there ten years.
8
Q: Did you see dolphins ___ the boat trip?
A: Yes, several times.
9
Q: Did the baby cry ___ the night?
A: Yes, almost all night.
10
Q: Were you reading a book ___ your sister was cooking?
A: Yes, at the same time.
11
Q: Did you make new friends ___ your internship?
A: Yes, many colleagues helped me.
12
Q: How long did you wait at the station ___?
A: I waited half an hour.
13
Q: Did the lights go out ___ the concert?
A: Yes, it was a problem.
14
Q: Were the students talking ___ the teacher was speaking?
A: Yes, they were not quiet.
15
Q: Did you meet Jane ___ university?
A: Yes, we studied together.
16
Q: How long have you been abroad ___?
A: I’ve been abroad five years.
17
Q: Did she study hard ___ the weekend?
A: Yes, almost all Saturday and Sunday.
18
Q: Was it raining ___ you walked home?
A: Yes, I got wet.
19
Q: Did you learn a lot ___ the training course?
A: Yes, it was useful.
20
Q: Did you break your phone ___ you were playing football?
A: Yes, unfortunately.
21
Q: Did you take photos ___ your trip to Paris?
A: Yes, hundreds of them.
22
Q: Were you tired ___ the exam?
A: Yes, it was very stressful.
23
Q: Did you see him ___ he was waiting for the bus?
A: Yes, near the station.
24
Q: How long were you without electricity ___?
A: Two days.
25
Q: Did you get sick ___ the flight to Japan?
A: Yes, I felt very bad.
26
Q: Were you listening to music ___ you were studying?
A: Yes, it helps me focus.
27
Q: Did they stay silent ___ the whole film?
A: Yes, nobody spoke.
28
Q: Did she write letters ___ the summer holiday?
A: Yes, to her grandparents.
29
Q: Were you cooking ___ he arrived?
A: Yes, I was in the kitchen.
30
Q: Did he work in France ___ many years?
A: Yes, almost a decade.
Answer
1 during – event: “during your summer holiday.”
2 for – duration: “for many years.”
3 during – event: “during the exam.”
4 for – duration: “for two weeks.”
5 while – simultaneous action.
6 during – event: “during the lecture.”
7 for – duration: “for ten years.”
8 during – event: “during the boat trip.”
9 during – period: “during the night.”
10 while – simultaneous actions.
11 during – event: “during your internship.”
12 for – duration: “for half an hour.”
13 during – event: “during the concert.”
14 while – simultaneous actions.
15 during – period of life: “during university.”
16 for – duration: “for five years.”
17 during – event/time period: “during the weekend.”
18 while – simultaneous: “while you walked home.”
19 during – event: “during the training course.”
20 while – simultaneous: “while you were playing.”
21 during – event: “during your trip.”
22 during – event: “during the exam.”
23 while – simultaneous: “while he was waiting.”
24 for – duration: “for two days.”
25 during – event: “during the flight.”
26 while – simultaneous: “while you were studying.”
27 during – event: “during the film.”
28 during – event: “during the summer holiday.”
29 while – simultaneous: “while he arrived.”
30 for – duration: “for many years.”