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Vincent Teo Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Before / during the examination

Can I say,

(a) They are studying before / during the examination.

(b) They are studying for examination with their friends.
  

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(a) They are studying before / during the examination. (b) They are studying for examination with their friends. (a) They are studying before the examination.

— Vsuresh

  • (a) They are studying before / during the examination.
  • (b) They are studying for examination with their friends.
  • (a) They are studying before the examination.
  • Can you give the context so as to let us know the suitability of present continuous tense?
  • (b)The sentence is ok; I think 'the' is needed before examination.
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(a) They are studying before / during the examination.

(b) They are studying for examination with their friends.
(a)They are studying before the examination.

Can you give the context so as to let us know the suitability of present continuous tense?

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If the exam is around the corner (next week),so can I say:

(a) They are studying before / during the examination.

(b) They are studying for examination with their friends.
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Hi

In any case 'during' does not fit here. During implies 'all through the period of time' or at some point in a period of time.

These examples with 'during' may help:

She was at the playground during lunch.

My manager will ask these questions during the meeting tomorrow.

It is needless to say 'They study before examination' as it c
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