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Vincent Teo Posted 19 years ago
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rain

Can I say,

(a) He uses the umbrella in the rain / during the rain.

He uses the umbrella every time the rain falls.

(b) He took the umbrella in the rain. / on a rain day.
  

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Vincent Teo Can I say, (a) He uses the umbrella in the rain / during the rain . With 'during', I seem to picture him doing something indoors while it is raining outdoors . He uses the umbrella every time the rain falls .

  • Vincent Teo Can I say, (a) He uses the umbrella in the rain / during the rain .
  • With 'during', I seem to picture him doing something indoors while it is raining outdoors .
  • He uses the umbrella every time the rain falls .
  • 'it rains' is more natural.
  • (b) He took the umbrella in the rain.
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Vincent TeoCan I say,

(a) He uses the umbrella in the rain / during the rain. With 'during', I seem to picture him doing something indoors while it is raining outdoors.

He uses the umbrella every time the rain falls. 'it rains' is more natural.

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