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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Whereas or While?

She held her peace and listened to him patiently .......... the man living upstairs shouted at her. Which one can we use whereas or while?
  

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Anonymous She held her peace and listened to him patiently .......... the man living upstairs shouted at her. Which one can we use whereas or while?

  • Anonymous She held her peace and listened to him patiently ..........
  • the man living upstairs shouted at her.
  • Which one can we use whereas or while?
  • He's shouting; she's listening.
  • Both actions are happening at the same time.
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Anonymous She held her peace and listened to him patiently .......... the man living upstairs shouted at her. Which one can we use whereas or while?
He's shouting; she's listening. Both actions are happening at the same time. Use "while".

Contrast.

He likes pie; she likes cake. Two contrasting ideas. Use "whereas".

CJ

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