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I used while to connect two ideas in my sentence.
What does While mean?
While means at the same time or in contrast.
Dictionary definition
While can show that two actions happen at the same time or can mark contrast.
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While in a sentence
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In the reading passage, while showed how one idea related to the next.
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Using while in my paragraph helped signal contrast, cause, or sequence for the reader.
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What does while mean?
The correct meaning is: While means at the same time or in contrast.
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Which word is closest in meaning to while?
As is close in meaning to while in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for while?
Afterward contrasts with while in this dictionary entry.
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Partconjunction.
MeaningWhile means at the same time or in contrast.
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asRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
during the timeRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
whereasRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
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afterwardHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
separatelyHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
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While means at the same time or in contrast.
Common mix-up
While can show time or contrast. Use the rest of the sentence to tell which meaning is used.
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Write one sentence that shows while without using the word while. Then underline clue words that show at the same time or in contrast. Example: In the reading passage, while showed how one idea related to the next. Clue words: reading, passage, showed, one, idea Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show at the same time or in contrast?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "In the reading passage, while showed how one idea related to the next." Why does while fit better than afterward?
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