Vincent Teo Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
The first-class carriage
Can I say,
When they got on the train, the first-class carriage was air-conditioned and spacious. They felt joyful and comfortable in / on the train. Jason enjoyed watching scenery (outside) while / when his family enjoyed chatting / talking (each other).
When they got on the train, the first-class carriage was air-conditioned and spacious. They felt joyful and comfortable in / on the train. Jason enjoyed watching scenery (outside) while / when his family enjoyed chatting / talking (each other).
Top answer
I am quite certain many variations of multiple correct answers exist. My recommendation below is a more colloquial version. "When they got on the train, the first-class car was air-conditioned and spacious.
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I am quite certain many variations of multiple correct answers exist. My recommendation below is a more colloquial version.
"When they got on the train, the first-class car was air-conditioned and spacious. They were happy and comfortable on the train. Jason stared out the window and watched the scenery pass by while his family talked with one another."
"When they got on the train, the first-class car was air-conditioned and spacious. They were happy and comfortable on the train. Jason stared out the window and watched the scenery pass by while his family talked with one another."
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