I think choices 1, 2, and 3 are correct. Is there any difference? I saw a boy………I was driving. 1)when 2)as 3)while 4)since Thanks Answer Without further context, there is some ambiguity present with the choice of “when”. To say “I say a boy when I was driving.” may be read as saying that you … Read more
When is correct to use a comma before when? I have read many examples and still don’t understand when it is correct to have a comma before. Answer The easiest way to determine whether or not to use a comma is to read your sentence out loud. If there is a natural pause as you … Read more
In a sentence like, “This bias may not be acceptable in all scenarios, especially where/when recall is important,” which of where/when should be used? Answer In a sentence like, “This bias may not be acceptable in all scenarios, especially where/when recall is important,” which of where/when should be used? Let’s diagram. (partial for the sake … Read more
I have a sentence structured as follows in a scientific text. But, in particular, when doing A, the system cannot do B. I think all commas are formally required. However, for “But” in particular, I am always urged to omit the trailing comma, since doing a reading pause feels really awkward. The same holds for … Read more
How can I change this sentence to a passive one? No one knows when he has come into the room. I feel it is probably wrong to say When he has come into the room is not known by anybody. (wrong) So what would be the right way, given that ‘when’ does not seem to … Read more
“Quiet! We eat when I say we eat!” “OK, we wait for your say-so.” Why can we omit the first “will” in sentences such as: “We will eat when I say so!” “We will eat, when I say ‘we eat’!” “We will eat when I say we will eat!” ? What do we call this? … Read more
I’m going to send an email to a professor. There is a sentence that I think may be wrong because I’m not sure about using will after when, even though it obviously refers to the future. But definitely I would love to join to your team and I hope you have an open position when … Read more
‘When did you last see him?’ In the above sentence, is “when” an adverb? If so, what word is it modifying? Answer “When” is an adverb of time, referring to the verb “see” – In other words, modifies it. In your example, it’s an interrogative adverb, meaning “at what time”. AttributionSource : Link , Question … Read more
A correct sentence would be: When they were designing the product, they paid attention to… Is this grammatically correct: When designing the product, attention was paid… Answer Subjectless preposition phrases using gerund-participles have no tense and can be interpreted as referring to present, past or future time. The time being referenced is understood by reference … Read more
Could you help me about this question? I am confused about how to use "finish" with "when". For example: When your class is finished, could you wait for me at the bank? When your class finishes, could you wait for me at the bank? When your class has finished, could you wait for me at … Read more
