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    Default future+while+present progressive

    "I'll be watching TV while kids are playing in the backyard."(correct)?

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    "When they are shopping, I'll be watching a soccer match."(correct)?

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    "When they will be shopping, I'll be watching a soccer match."(incorrect)?

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    Default Re: future+while+present progressive

    Quote Originally Posted by ostap77 View Post
    "I'll be watching TV while kids are playing in the backyard."(correct)? Yes.

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    "When they are shopping, I'll be watching a soccer match."(correct)? Yes.

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    "When they will be shopping, I'll be watching a soccer match."(incorrect)? Yes, incorrect.
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    Default Re: future+while+present progressive

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    "She's going to cook dinner while kids will be playing outside." OK?

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    Default Re: future+while+present progressive

    Quote Originally Posted by ostap77 View Post
    "She's going to cook dinner while kids will be playing outside." OK?
    I wouldn't say it's wrong exactly but it's awkward, "...while the kids are playing outside" would be better.
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