when or while
_____________ he was talking on the phone, I was watching TV.

I think ''while" is the correct answer.

Please, help.

Question

when or while
_____________ he was talking on the phone, I was watching TV.

I think ''while" is the correct answer.

Please, help.

Answer

Well, I wouldn't say that "when" is incorrect, but I prefer "while" for this sentence because you're expressing an action that happens over a period of time.

"While" carries this meaning of an action in progress better than "when."

Answer

I guess they both work