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Longforest Posted 20 years ago
Grammar
How does "what time" differ from "when"?
Hi, I'm not sure how to use "when" and "what time" correcty. What is the difference between them, and can I always replace them with each other? Many thanks!
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What time? requires an answer like one o'clock. When?
- What time?
- requires an answer like one o'clock.
- When?
- does not.
- What time does the party begin?
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What time? requires an answer like one o'clock.
When? does not.
What time does the party begin? Eight o'clock.
When does the party begin? [As soon as Fred gets home from work. / Eight o'clock.]
CJ
When? does not.
What time does the party begin? Eight o'clock.
When does the party begin? [As soon as Fred gets home from work. / Eight o'clock.]
CJ
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