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“A dream where I was walking” vs. “a dream when I was walking”
I often find it hard to choose between "where" and "when". For instance:
One time, I had a dream when I was walking...
One time, I had a dream where I was walking...
Should I use when, ...
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“Remember those times that” or “remember those times when”
I have seen that in certain places the phrase "remember those times that" is used, when I actually find it more natural to say "remember those times when".
Since I am not a native English speaker I ...
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Do we use the subordinator where or when for circumstances? [duplicate]
1.1.1. An asset is only recognised by the XXX Organisation (where/when) the item:
provides services or benefits to the XXX Organisation;
is controlled by the XXX Organisation;
etc…
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Usage of “when” or “while” in this context
He left the house _ I was still sleeping
Would this sentence be better completed with when or with while?
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How do I ask “when” without implying past or future?
"When did or will the event happen?" — This sounds silly to me.
To make matters worse, I would like to use passive voice because the question is in reference to a statement that uses passive voice.
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“In a time when” vs. “in a time where” [closed]
Which one is grammatical? Or is this a question of style?
In a time when someone else is sent to clean up our mess.
In a time where someone else is sent to clean up our mess.
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Mixed tense sentence + When clause
Is it legal to write something like this:
When I'm trying to post a form system alerts me with a warning message.
I've seen people use this kind of writing.
EDIT
I don't know why (perhaps ...
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Do I need a comma after “when in (%time)”?
The company had just started to make money when in 1914 the World War put an end to its aspirations.
OR:
The company had just started to make money when in 1914, the World War put an end to ...
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About two mutually related, future actions [closed]
Is it correct to say: "I will do that thing when I will talk to him."?
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Is there a name for a “when you do something, …” phrase? [closed]
As in the title, is there a name for a phrase beginning "when something happens..." or "when someone does something...", and if so, what is it?
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When can “as” be used instead of “when”?
I am having problems explaining the use of "as" and "when" to my foreign language pupils...
To me, this sentence is wrong "Even as he had the chance to help, he did not."
I would say "Even when he ...
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“If I go..” vs. “If I will go..” referring to the future [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Future tense in conditional clauses
Which one is correct?
option 1: If I go there, I can meet her
or
option 2: If I will go there, I can meet her
I clearly ...
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“Location” vs. “locality” [closed]
I can't seem to find a good explanation of what the differences are between the words location and locality. Are they interchangeable, or are there certain contexts in which one or the other must be ...
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Can I use “when” + future tense in this case?
Can I use "when" + future tense in this case?
I'm not sure when it will be released.
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Difference between “when” and “if” in a sentence
I was doing a grammar activity and filling in sentences when I came across the instruction: "fill in when or if.". I was wondering, since these two can be used in a lot of same sentences, what is the ...
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Are “when”, “where” and “of” equally valid after “to include the case…”?
What are the rules for the usage of this construct?
For example, suppose you've written a StackExchange answer, and later you decided edit it so that your proposed solution handles an additional ...
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“When X is” or “When X will be”?
I always have a tough time with this. Suppose the following:
The software will be installed when the computer is ready.
versus
The software will be installed when the computer will be ready.
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“In cases when” vs. “in cases where”
This is one I struggle with from time to time. Which is better?
Methodology X is more suitable in cases where users' needs are well understood up front.
Methodology X is more suitable in ...
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Are the tense and syntax in this sentence correct? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Future tense usage: “When you see it …”
When he will arrive, he will call you.
Please let me know if the tense and syntax in this sentence are ...
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“It was from that moment where” vs. “it was from that moment where”
Now that I think about it, it was from
that moment where I started to have
doubts about him.
Would it be better to use the word "when" instead of "where," or are they both equally valid word ...
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Which is correct: “when you have finished” or “when you will finish”?
From an English test on Facebook:
When you have finished to move the furniture, let me know.
or
When you will finish moving the furniture, let me know.
I think the correct one is the ...
