We use when, not while, to talk about something that occurs at the same time as a longer action or event that is described in the main clause: I was asleep in my chair when Dora rang to say she wasn’t coming home. We were playing monopoly when the lights went off.
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How do you use when in a sentence?
When sentence example
- He had climbed many a tree when he was a boy.
- When she glanced at him, he was eyeing her, a wry smile twisting his lips.
- As always, he had been there when she needed him.
- When did this happen, Mom?
- That served another purpose when the conversation turned to the possibility of another child.
How do we use if when?
We use if to introduce a possible or unreal situation or condition. We use when to refer to the time of a future situation or condition that we are certain of: You can only go in if you’ve got your ticket.
What tense should I use after when?
Here, the conjunction “when” is in the clause with the single action, “the phone rang.” So as a general rule, you should use “while” in a clause with a continuous action, using a verb in a continuous tense. Use “when” in a clause with a single action, using a simple past or present tense.
When and how do you use would like?
We use would like or ‘d like to say politely what we want, especially when making offers and requests:
- Would you like a biscuit with your coffee?
- Can you order for Ellie? She’d like the Margarita pizza, please.
- Would you like to listen to that again?
- I’d like to get a return ticket for tomorrow.
What is the definition of when?
Contraction. when’s. Contraction of when is.
What is a synonym for when?
In this page you can discover 36 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for when, like: just as soon as, while, at the moment that, during, at which instant?, in what period?, on the condition that, meanwhile, immediately upon, although and at the same time that.
Is if and when the same?
We use if to introduce a possible or unreal situation or condition. We use when to refer to the time of a future situation or condition that we are certain of: You can only go in if you’ve got your ticket.
Does if/then need a comma?
“If, then” statements require commas to separate the two clauses that result. If I use correct punctuation, then I will include commas where necessary. If Hillary Clinton wins the election in 2008, then she will become the first female president. Even when the statement drops the word then, a comma must be used.
What are the 4 types of conditional sentences?
There are 4 basic types of conditionals: zero, first, second, and third. It’s also possible to mix them up and use the first part of a sentence as one type of conditional and the second part as another. These sentences would be called “mixed conditionals.”
Which tense is used when?
Generally, both “when” and “while” conjunctions are related to past tense. Whereas “while” emphasizes an act in certain times or continues in a determined time frame, “when” is used for actions in the past that do not last or instant actions.
How do you use while in present tense?
Present: Use “while” or “as” to express what always happens when something else important takes place. This use of “while” and “as” is not as common as the time expression “when.” Notice that the preposition “during” is often used in place of “while” or “as” to express the same idea.
What are the 4 types of past tense?
Each tense has four aspects that talks about the completion of the event or action and based on that, we have four types of past tense verbs:
- Simple Past Tense.
- Past Continuous Tense.
- Past Perfect Tense.
- Past Perfect Continuous Tense.
Would you like to sentences examples?
“I would like to see you more often.” “I would like to thank you.” “I would like to learn about animals.” “I would like to meet the President.”
Do you like examples sentences?
“Do you like watching baseball on TV?” “Do you like skiing or snowboarding?” “Do you like going to bed early?” “Do you like spending time with me?”
How do you use would like in a sentence?
Would-like sentence example
- I would like to travel there.
- Perhaps he would like me to stay in Houston.
- Hopefully Alex would like her choice.
- I would like something for a special lady.
- Why don’t you tell me what you would like to do?
- As I started to say, I would like to be left alone.
Is when’s correct?
contraction of when is:When’s the show over? contraction of when does:When’s the next train leave?
What type of sentence starts with when?
An interrogative sentence asks a question. This type of sentence often begins with who, what, where, when, why, how, or do, and it ends with a question mark. Examples of this sentence type: “When are you going to turn in your writing assignment?”
What does whe mean in text?
What Does Whe Mean? The abbreviation “whe” represents either the word “where” or “when” depending on the context it is used in.
What can I write instead of when?
What is another word for when?
| although | however |
|---|---|
| instead | nonetheless |
| regardless | albeit |
| though | whereas |
| conversely | in spite of the fact that |
What’s another way to say during this time?
What is another word for during this time?
| nowadays | now |
|---|---|
| at the present time | at this instant |
| at this stage | right at this time |
| in the present circumstances | anymore |
| in our lifetimes | this day |