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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

For a while vs. just a moment vs. etc.

A. Excuse me for a while.
B. Excuse me just a moment.
C. Excuse me for a moment.
D. Excuse me a moment.

Of the above sentences, which are correct?
Which is most natural?

Thank you in advance.
  

Top answer

My guess is C. "

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My guess is C. "Excuse me for a moment."
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Thanks Victor for sharing your answer. I appreciate it. Emotion: smile

Could I also hear a native speaker's opinion?
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When you say it's for a while... It means it would be for a longer period. When you say for a moment, it means that it would be for a short period in time. So if it would take a while, you'll have to wait more and if it would take a moment then it should be fast.
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AnonymousWhich is most natural?
C. They are all understandable, but C is what we say.

CJ
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