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Vincent Teo Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

When / while

Can I say,

(a) They are laughing when / while watching the television.

(b) They are laughing when they are watching TV.
  

Top answer

Hi, In fact, both are in use. However, I would say these: 1. They are laughing while watching television.

— Regards

  • Hi, In fact, both are in use.
  • However, I would say these: 1.
  • They are laughing while watching television.
  • 2.
  • They are laughing when / while they are watching TV.
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Hi,

In fact, both are in use. However, I would say these:

1. They are laughing while watching television.

2. They are laughing when / while they are watching TV.

Regards
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Thanks,

Can I say:

They are laughing when they are watching the cartoon.
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Can I say:

They are laughing when they are watching the cartoon.
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