Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
_________ I was watching TV, the telephone rang.

• A. While
• B. Before
• C. After
• D. Until

Answer 1

The correct option is A While

A conjunction is a word used to connect words, clauses or phrases.

'While' means something that is happening at the same time as something else or indicates a contrast. The given sentence shows the two activities happening at the same time.

'Until' means up to the time of, or before.

'After' is used to consider what happened in the past.

'Before' is used to state 'previously to the time when.

Thus, option A is the correct answer.