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Ohayo Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Is there any difference in meaning between these 2 sentences?
Hi all
May I know if there is any difference in meaning between these 2 sentences?
While his accomplice kept a lookout, he broke into the flat.
While he broke into the flat, his accomplice kept a lookout.
Thank you!
May I know if there is any difference in meaning between these 2 sentences?
While his accomplice kept a lookout, he broke into the flat.
While he broke into the flat, his accomplice kept a lookout.
Thank you!
Top answer
No difference in meaning. Vocal emphasis could be used to stress one clause or the other.
- No difference in meaning.
- Vocal emphasis could be used to stress one clause or the other.
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No difference in meaning. Vocal emphasis could be used to stress one clause or the other.
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I dont think there is a difference; it is the same sentence, just with the words in a different form. 
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The main clause carries the main point; the dependent clause adds ancillary information.
A: What did he do, officer?
B: While his accomplice kept a lookout, he broke into the flat.
A: What did his friend do, officer?
B: While he broke into the flat, his accomplice kept a lookout.
A: What did he do, officer?
B: While his accomplice kept a lookout, he broke into the flat.
A: What did his friend do, officer?
B: While he broke into the flat, his accomplice kept a lookout.
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