Can we use while as a subordinating conjunction to introduce adverbial clauses of time with the Past Continuous?
e.g.
The prisoners escaped when the prison warders were eating their lunch.
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Can we use while as a subordinating conjunction to introduce adverbial clauses of time with the Past Continuous?
e.g.
The prisoners escaped when the prison warders were eating their lunch.
It would be better with "while" than with "when".Quote:
Originally Posted by sergeyrais
Does it mean that "when" is good but "while" is better?Quote:
Originally Posted by bhaisahab
In my opinion, "when" is possible and "while" is much better.Quote:
Originally Posted by sergeyrais