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Hendy Gunawan Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

while v meanwhile

Hi Teachers,
Can I use the same subject with 'meanwhile' ? for instance,
"I was waiting for Jeremy. Meanwhile, I heard a loud noise."

and also can I omit subject after meanwhile ? for instance,
"One LPGA standout, meanwhile, isn't waiting around to make her first 2011 start."

Thanks in advance.
  

Top answer

Meanwhile is an adverb; sometimes used as a transition word (conjunctive adverb). It does not have a subject. The first sentence is fine.

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  • Meanwhile is an adverb; sometimes used as a transition word (conjunctive adverb).
  • It does not have a subject.
  • The first sentence is fine.
  • The second is grammatical, but awkward.
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Meanwhile is an adverb; sometimes used as a transition word (conjunctive adverb). It does not have a subject.

The first sentence is fine.
The second is grammatical, but awkward.
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Hendy GunawanCan I use the same subject with 'meanwhile' ? for instance,"I was waiting for Jeremy. Meanwhile, I heard a loud noise."
Yes, you can do that. You heard the loud noise during the time you were waiting for Jeremy.
Hendy Gunawanand also can I omit subject after meanwhile ? for instance, "One LPGA standout, meanwhile, isn't wa
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