Will 'as' be better to use than 'when' in all three examples?
1) James comes out of the building. His friends whistle and whoop as/when they spot him.
2) Jenna stops and takes out her phone. And as/when she lets go of the shopping cart, it starts rolling down the sidewalk.
3) The crowd parts to leave Jenna standing alone. James eyes widen as/when he sees her.
anonymous Will 'as' be better to use than 'when' in all three examples? Not for me. I'd use 'when' in all three.
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anonymousWill 'as' be better to use than 'when' in all three examples?
Not for me. I'd use 'when' in all three.
CJ