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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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As usage
The children's anticipation was seen in their excited faces as they waited for the concert to begin.
Can we replace "as" with "when" or "while" here?
Can we replace "as" with "when" or "while" here?
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Hi 'As' and 'while' are both good there because they mark a period of time. 'When' is best used for a single moment: - The children cheered when the musicians entered the stage Dave
- Hi 'As' and 'while' are both good there because they mark a period of time.
- 'When' is best used for a single moment: - The children cheered when the musicians entered the stage Dave
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Hi
'As' and 'while' are both good there because they mark a period of time. 'When' is best used for a single moment:
- The children cheered when the musicians entered the stage
Dave
'As' and 'while' are both good there because they mark a period of time. 'When' is best used for a single moment:
- The children cheered when the musicians entered the stage
Dave
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