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While I was cooking, my brother was watching TV.
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While I was cooking, my brother was watching TV.
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How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
While you're cooking, you could have some background noise like the TV.
Describing Habits
My evenings usually involve cooking while my brother watches TV.
Asking About Others
What do you do while you're cooking dinner?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If I wasn't cooking, I'd probably be watching TV with my brother.
Rephrased versions
Formal
During the preparation of my meal, my sibling was engaged in viewing television.
Casual
I was cooking, and my bro was watching TV.
Simpler English
I cooked, and he watched TV.
Phrases to learn
While I was cooking
Simultaneously with the act of cooking.
was watching TV
Engaged in the activity of viewing television.