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Joanne77 · Joined: 20 Nov 2006 Posts: 4

Dear all,

I would like to know if the sentences below are correct.

While I was dialing his number, a boy quickly ran into the restaurant.

When I was dialing his number, a boy quicly ran into the restaurant.

Are both of them correct?
or what's their difference?

Thanks in advance.

asterix · Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Posts: 1654

They mean the same thing. They are both correct.

myprofe · Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 7:46 am Post subject:

Both when and while are the same in your example. They both refer to a period of time.
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Joanne77 · Joined: 20 Nov 2006 Posts: 4

myprofe · Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:20 pm Post subject:

myprofe · Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 1:09 am Post subject:

It's explained very well here.
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Joanne77 · Joined: 20 Nov 2006 Posts: 4

Thanks a lot.
I got it.

asterix · Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Posts: 1654

While (or Whilst) I was a child I lived in London, is OK.