Fun with the past continuous

While I ______________ (watch) the latest episode of my favorite TV series, my friends were playing board games.

What were you doing ________the power went out last night?

While the chef was preparing dinner, the guests _______ arriving at the restaurant for the special event.

While the chef was preparing dinner, the guests _______ arriving at the restaurant for the special event.

Was she fixing the car when it suddenly ________ (break) down?

What ___________ (you/think) about while you were waiting for the bus?

__________ the children were playing in the yard, their parents were preparing dinner inside.

I was working on my project all afternoon while my roommate ___________ (take) a much-needed nap.

As the team _______________(celebrate) their victory, their parents were preparing a gathering at the school auditorium.

Despite the teacher tried hard to explain the concept, none of his students ____________ (pay) attention.