When and while
English Grade 5 (Top Goal 2) · Unit 6: Outdoor Activities · Lesson 3 · Term 2
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Lesson questions (13)
- We were eating hot dogs ____ we were rafting.
Answer: while - I was looking at the water ____ my sandwich fell in.
Answer: when - ____ I was climbing, it started to snow.
Answer: While - The phone rang ____ I was sleeping.
Answer: while - I was walking in the forest ____ I saw a deer.
Answer: when - We use "while" before the ____.
Answer: long action (past progressive) - We use "when" before the ____.
Answer: short action (simple past) - ____ they were camping, a bear came.
Answer: While - She was riding a horse ____ she fell.
Answer: when - He was putting on his life jacket ____ the boat moved.
Answer: when - ____ we were hiking, we sang songs.
Answer: While - I dropped my flashlight ____ I was running.
Answer: while - Choose the correct sentence.
Answer: While I was fishing, I caught a big fish.
About this lesson
“When and while” is from English Grade 5 (Top Goal 2) (Unit 6: Outdoor Activities) and has 13 questions with answers. Sample questions: “We were eating hot dogs ____ we were rafting.” and “I was looking at the water ____ my sandwich fell in.”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: while · when · While · long action (past progressive) · short action (simple past)
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
Questions about this lesson
When do we use while?
With a longer action in progress: while we were rafting.
When do we use when?
With a short, sudden action: when my sandwich fell.
What is the difference between them?
while is often used with the Past Progressive, and when with the Simple Past.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Complete the sentence, Match Up, Matching pairs and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.