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.
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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 wasrecess. John rushed towards the canteen because he was hungry. / because of hunger (OK, but not very natural) / because he