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Mông Lung Linh Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

while or when?

The next generation of telephone users will probably laugh ___ we explain how we used to stand next to a wall in the kitchen to make a phone call.

A. unless
B. when
C. while
D. whether

The correct answer is B - when, but why don't we choose C - while? Thanks in advance!
  

Top answer

While is more often used with continuous actions. Even if the intent is a repeated action here, when is the correct, natural form.

— Philip

  • While is more often used with continuous actions.
  • Even if the intent is a repeated action here, when is the correct, natural form.
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While is more often used with continuous actions. Even if the intent is a repeated action here, when is the correct, natural form.
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Can you explain the meaning of "natural form" you mentioned to me? Thank you very much!
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Mông Lung LinhCan you explain the meaning of "natural form" you mentioned to me? Thank you very much!
It's just what comes easily from a native speaker.
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