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tisogai



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PostPosted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 6:42 am    Post subject: when/where Reply with quote
Is "where" possible in stead of "when"??

He was reading a novel in his study, (when) he heard something fall with a crash in the next room.

If not, would you please tell me why not.

Thanks.
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bud



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PostPosted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 7:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes, you could use either. With "when," the focus is on "was reading." With "where," the focus is "in his study." Either way, the meaning is the same.
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