A.C.

R THIRD GRADE

PRACTICE

Name: …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Grade: …………………….

I. - Complete the sentences with when or while.

1. ………………… my father was working in the store, I was doing homework.

2. My mother got very happy ………………. She saw my school grades.
3. I was listening to music ………………….Sandra knocked at my door.
4. ……………….. The earthquake started I was taking a shower.
5. I was reading …………………….. the music was playing.

II.- Use the appropriate verb form.

1. He …………..…..………….(watch) TV while I ………………………….(do) my homework.

2. While Sue ………………..……… (talk) on the phone someone ……………..(steal) her bag.
3. When my roommate ……………………(arrive), I ………………………….(try) to find my keys.
4. What ……………… you………………… (do) when I …………………..(leave) home?
5. Our teacher …………………..…………(tell) us about Shakespeare, when the bell
………………….. (ring)

III.- Write sentences with When and while, as in the example.

1. Amanda / drive home/ see car accident

While Amanda was driving home she saw a car accident.

2. Candy / live in Australia/ attend the university

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3. Peter and I / Study at home/ our friends play football game

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4. Mark/ help me do the project / my parents out

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5. Someone / bring the newspaper/ prepare breakfast

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