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XHLTS Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Difference when you add "while"?

Hello,

This might sound a stupid question but what's the difference between:

1. She was spotted while leaving the gym today
2. She was spotted leaving the gym today

Also, is the second sentence a bit less "formal"?

Thanks in advance.
  

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xHLTS This might sound a stupid question but what's the difference between Not stupid. I see no difference in meaning. xHLTS Also, is the second sentence a bit less "formal"?

— Mister Micawber

  • xHLTS This might sound a stupid question but what's the difference between Not stupid.
  • I see no difference in meaning.
  • xHLTS Also, is the second sentence a bit less "formal"?
  • Interesting.
  • No, I think not; it is a more concise style.
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xHLTSThis might sound a stupid question but what's the difference between
Not stupid. I see no difference in meaning.
xHLTSAlso, is the second sentence a bit less "formal"?
Interesting. No, I think not; it is a more concise style.
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For me, (2) tends to more strongly suggest that the fact she was leaving the gym is the thing of most interest, rather than that she just happened to be doing that when she was seen.
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