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He fell asleep during the film.
He fell asleep while he was watching TV.
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He fell asleep during the film.
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He fell asleep during the film.
He fell asleep while he was watching TV.
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During (the film) followed by a noun > preposition
While (he was watching TV) followed by a clause > conjunction
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During (the film) followed by a noun > preposition
While (he was watching TV) followed by a clause > conjunction
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