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Qut Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

whilst

Whilst the fax number of the Section will remain unchanged, the new address and telephone numbers of the Section are in the attached telephone directory for your reference.

I think it should be replaced by 'as'. Pls comment.

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Hi, I'd prefer to say 'although'. 'As' here would suggest that a consequence follows, and the second part of the sentence is not a consequence. 'While' is rather more common than the variant 'whilst'.

— Clive

  • Hi, I'd prefer to say 'although'.
  • 'As' here would suggest that a consequence follows, and the second part of the sentence is not a consequence.
  • 'While' is rather more common than the variant 'whilst'.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,

I'd prefer to say 'although'. 'As' here would suggest that a consequence follows, and the second part of the sentence is not a consequence.

'While' is rather more common than the variant 'whilst'.

Best wishes, Clive
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