Tense-conjunctions
FOR |
DURING - WHILE |
WHEN -WHILE |
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Forshows how long something happened. It is used to refer to a period of time. |
Both during and while refer to a period of time in which something happens. |
When and while can both be used when two things happen at the same time. |
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During is used with a noun . |
While is used with a subject and verb. |
When is used when two short events happen at the same time. OR When a short event interrupts a continous action |
While is used when two continuous actions happen at the same time. OR When a continuous action is interrupted by a short event |
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She's in New York for a few days. |
We were busy during the weekend. |
We went shopping while you were sleeping. |
I heard you when you opened the door. I was listening to music when the phone rang |
'While you were studying I went out shopping The phone rang while I was listening to music |
active / passive
Active Passive
eats is eaten
ate was eaten
has eaten has been eaten
will eat will be eaten
can eat can be eaten
must eat must be eaten
is eating is being eaten
was eating was being eaten