Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
While and when
could anybody tell me how to differentiate while and when
Top answer
e. e. at a particular time).
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Hi Anon
There often isn't much difference in meaning other than the fact that "while" is more suggestive of duration (i.e. during an activity) and "when" refers to an act or event (i.e. at a particular time). Thus, you will frequently find a continuous tense used with "while" (while you were sleeping/while you are working), and a simple tense with "when" (wh
There often isn't much difference in meaning other than the fact that "while" is more suggestive of duration (i.e. during an activity) and "when" refers to an act or event (i.e. at a particular time). Thus, you will frequently find a continuous tense used with "while" (while you were sleeping/while you are working), and a simple tense with "when" (wh
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