We saw several plays, _ we were in New York.
Correct answer: B. After
- A. When
- B. After
- C. In case
- D. If
Explanation
The correct answer is B. While.The sentence should read: "We saw several plays while we were in New York."The word "while" indicates the simultaneous occurrence of two events: seeing plays and being in New York.
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