Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Grammar
could you tell me the different of using when and while. how to use this word correctly
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WHEN Iis an adverb that indicates that one action takes place before another. Look at the example: When Lucy opened the door, my dog came into the house. First, Lucy had to open the door, then, the dog entered.
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WHEN Iis an adverb that indicates that one action takes place before another. Look at the example:
When Lucy opened the door, my dog came into the house.
First, Lucy had to open the door, then, the dog entered.
WHILE is an adverb too, but it indicates that both actions happen exactly at the same time.
While I was cooking dinner, my brother was watc
When Lucy opened the door, my dog came into the house.
First, Lucy had to open the door, then, the dog entered.
WHILE is an adverb too, but it indicates that both actions happen exactly at the same time.
While I was cooking dinner, my brother was watc
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