Ответ:
Перевод: While the parents were discussing their plans, the children were playing in the garden.
Оба действия происходили одновременно, поэтому использовано Past Continuous.
Перевод: While the parents were discussing their plans, the children were playing in the garden.
Оба действия происходили одновременно, поэтому использовано Past Continuous.