DURING vs. WHILE

 

  • We use “during “ to say when something happens

during + noun

            Example : Lidia used her computer during class.

 

  • We use “while” to talk about two simultaneous actions (two things happening at the same time)

while + subject + verb

            Example: Lidia was talking on the phone while her mother was driving.

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TO BE vs. TO HAVE

 

  • We use «be» to describe something or someone.

Subject + to be + complement (adjective)

Example:          He is tall.

Mike is intelligent.

Ann and Mary are pretty.

The house is big.

  • We use «be» to say that someone or something is in a specific place.

Subject + to be + complement (place)

Example:          He is in the house.

Mike is at the airport.

Ann and Mary are in the building.

The house is in Montreal.

  • We use «have» to express possession.

Subject + have/has+ complement (noun)

Subject + have/ has + complement (adjective + noun)

Example:          He has a new car.

Mike has a pretty girlfriend.

Ann and Mary have homework.

The house has a big garden.