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Vocabulary
Use of while
Hi,
I have a problem with the next sentence:
While I am lying on the sofa, my mother is preparing dinner.
Is the use of WHILE correct in combination with a present continuous?
I have a problem with the next sentence:
While I am lying on the sofa, my mother is preparing dinner.
Is the use of WHILE correct in combination with a present continuous?
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Well, I guess it is correct. However, I am not sure and I hope that some native speaker of English will explain this in here.
- Well, I guess it is correct.
- However, I am not sure and I hope that some native speaker of English will explain this in here.
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Well, I guess it is correct. However, I am not sure and I hope that some native speaker of English will explain this in here.
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'While I am lying on the sofa, my mother is preparing dinner.'-- Yes indeed, no problem with this-- it indicates the continuing nature of both activities.
'While I made the bed, momma cooked breakfast.'-- This offers an overview of the two concurrent events.
'While I was sleeping, momma made breakfast, took a shower and went to work.'-- This one indicates the continuing activit
'While I made the bed, momma cooked breakfast.'-- This offers an overview of the two concurrent events.
'While I was sleeping, momma made breakfast, took a shower and went to work.'-- This one indicates the continuing activit
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