1. While, when,While, when,
becausebecause
Past Simple
Mrs. Anabel Montes - English teacher

2. While:While:
We useWe use whilewhile to describeto describe
two simultaneous actionstwo simultaneous actions
II was having dinnerwas having dinner whilewhile mymy
mother was talking on the phone.mother was talking on the phone.
Example:Example:
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3. As:
To talk about two short actions or
situations that happen/happened
at the same time, we usually
use as. When is also possible.
As he came into the room, all
rose to their feet
Example:Example:
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4. When:When:
We useWe use whenwhen to describe a shortto describe a short
action commonly in past simple,action commonly in past simple,
which interrupts another actionwhich interrupts another action
in past continuous.in past continuous.
II was having dinnerwas having dinner whenwhen thethe
phone rang.phone rang.
Example:Example:
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