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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Can I use when here?

"I will get my books from you when you are in the office". Can I use while instead of when?

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Hi, Yes. But I wouldn't say the two sentences have exactly the same shade of meaning. Clive

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  • Hi, Yes.
  • But I wouldn't say the two sentences have exactly the same shade of meaning.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Yes. But I wouldn't say the two sentences have exactly the same shade of meaning.

Clive
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Hi Clive,

What is the difference? Does 'while' indicate that his presence in the office is a longer event? What does 'ehrn' imply?

Thanks again!
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I'm sorry! That was a typographical error. I actually meant "What does when" imply?
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Hi,

What is the difference? Does 'while' indicate that his presence in the office is a longer event?

What does 'ehrn' imply? It implies a polite cough.
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The polite cough was funny Emotion: big smile The explanation was very informative! Thanks again Clive!
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