21096 for during or while

Preposition use - for / while / during
FOR: with a period of time to express the duration or 'how long' something has
happened:
• for three weeks
• for many years
WHILE: plus a verb form:
• while I was watching TV
• while I lived in New York
DURING: with a noun to express 'when' something happens:
• during the lesson
• during the discussion

Complete the sentences using during, for, or while.
1. The phone rang several times _____ dinner.
a) during b) for
2. It began to snow _____ I was walking home
a) for b) while
3. We visited many relatives _____ our vacation.
a) during b) while
4. Susan has been studying English _____ five years.
a) for b) during
5. The children have been playing video games _____ hours.
a) for b) during
6. _____ the hike up the mountain, we saw a lot of deer.
a) During b) While
7. I saw my picture in the newspaper ____________ I was waiting for the bus.
a) during b) while
8. _____ the meeting I noticed my computer was unplugged.
a) For b) During
9. A car pulled out in front of me _____ I was riding my bicycle.
a) during b) while

10. _____ the party, my parents arrived unexpectedly.
a) During b) While