Confusion

Parabashi · #1 (**permalink**) 22-Mar-2007, 09:05

Dear Sir,

Sometimes I am confused using the ‘as’ and ‘when’. As example:
“When I was three, I visited my grandparents’ house.”
Or
“As I was three, I visited my grandparents’ house.”

Which one correct sentence?

Anglika · #2 (**permalink**) 22-Mar-2007, 09:14

Both are correct, but for different contexts.

"When I was three..." = I had reached the age of three, so I did something

"As I was three..." = Because I had reached the age of three, I was able to do something. Before that I was not able to do it.

Parabashi · #3 (**permalink**) 22-Mar-2007, 09:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anglika

Both are correct, but for different contexts.

"When I was three..." = I had reached the age of three, so I did something

"As I was three..." = Because I had reached the age of three, I was able to do something. Before that I was not able to do it.

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I am highly pleased to receive the answer and thanks a lot.

Anglika · #4 (**permalink**) 22-Mar-2007, 20:05

A pleasure to be of assistance


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