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Vincent Teo Posted 17 years ago
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Can I say,

(a) When John heard the bell rang, it was recess time.

(b) When the bell rang, it was recess time.

(c) The bell rang when it was recess. John rushed towards the canteen because was hungry. / because of hunger / because felt hungry.
  

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Vincent Teo Can I say, (a) When John heard the bell r i ng, it was recess time. (b) When the bell rang, it was recess time. (c) The bell rang for (more common) when it was recess.

  • Vincent Teo Can I say, (a) When John heard the bell r i ng, it was recess time.
  • (b) When the bell rang, it was recess time.
  • (c) The bell rang for (more common) when it was recess.
  • John rushed towards the canteen because he was hungry.
  • / because of hunger (OK, but not very natural) / because he felt hungry.
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Vincent TeoCan I say,

(a) When John heard the bell ring, it was recess time.

(b) When the bell rang, it was recess time.

(c) The bell rang for (more common) when it was recess. John rushed towards the canteen because he was hungry. / because of hunger (OK, but not very natural) / because he

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