What was happening while something else was occurring.

1. While Emily was studying for her exam, her roommates ________ video games in the living room.

• were playing

• was playing

• were working

1. While Tom __________ TV, his sister was talking on the phone with her friend.

• was playing

• was watching

• was talking

1. While the students _____ in the library, some were eating snacks to keep their energy up.

• was studying

• was playing

• were studying

1. As the chef was working in the kitchen, the diners _____ and laughing at their tables.

• were talking

• was talking

• were driving

1. While the family _______ dinner, they were watching a movie together on the television.

• were eating

• was eating

• were sleeping

1. While the athletes were training on the field, their coaches ______ and giving them feedback.

• were studying

• was watching

• were watching