In this lesson, we will introduce expressions using “trong khi” for two simultaneous actions. Let’s learn both how to express an action occurring while another action is in progress, and how to express two long-lasting actions occurring simultaneously!<\/p>\n
Context<\/strong>: Another action occurs suddenly while one action is in progress.<\/p>\n * The action that occurs suddenly is placed in the position of Full Sentence \u2460.<\/p>\n \u2460 \u0110i\u1ec7n tho\u1ea1i reo trong khi<\/span> t\u00f4i \u0111ang ng\u1ee7. \u2461 Ch\u1ecb Mai g\u1eb7p ch\u1ecb Lan trong khi<\/span> ch\u1ecb Mai \u0111ang \u0111i mua s\u1eafm. \u2462 T\u1ed1i qua, anh \u1ea5y su\u00fdt b\u1ecb t\u00f4ng xe trong khi<\/span> anh \u1ea5y \u0111ang \u0111i d\u1ea1o. \u2463 H\u00f4m qua, anh John \u0111\u1ebfn nh\u00e0 ch\u01a1i trong khi<\/span> t\u00f4i \u0111ang \u0103n t\u1ed1i. \u2464 Tr\u1eddi b\u1ed7ng nhi\u00ean m\u01b0a trong khi<\/span> tr\u1eadn \u0111\u1ea5u \u0111ang di\u1ec5n ra. Context<\/strong>: Two long-lasting actions are progressing simultaneously.<\/p>\n \u2460 T\u00f4i r\u1eeda xe trong khi<\/span> v\u1ee3 t\u00f4i n\u1ea5u \u0103n. \u2461 Ch\u1ed3ng t\u00f4i \u0111i nh\u1eadu v\u1edbi b\u1ea1n trong khi<\/span> t\u00f4i ch\u0103m con \u1edf nh\u00e0. \u2462 Ch\u1ecb \u1ea5y v\u1eabn l\u00e1i xe trong khi<\/span> ch\u1ecb \u1ea5y kh\u00f4ng \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c kh\u1ecfe. \u2463 H\u1eb1ng ng\u00e0y, anh \u1ea5y th\u01b0\u1eddng \u0111\u1ecdc b\u00e1o trong khi<\/span> \u0103n s\u00e1ng. \u2464 M\u1ecdi ng\u01b0\u1eddi kh\u00f4ng n\u00ean s\u1eed d\u1ee5ng \u0111i\u1ec7n tho\u1ea1i trong khi<\/span> l\u00e1i xe.Structure:<\/h3>\n
Example Sentences:<\/h3>\n
\n\u3000 The phone rang while I was sleeping.<\/p>\n
\n\u3000Mai ran into Lan while Mai was shopping.<\/p>\n
\n\u3000Last night, he was almost hit by a car while he was taking a walk.<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0 \u00a0Yesterday, Mr. John came to visit while I was having dinner.<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0 \u00a0 It suddenly rained while the match was taking place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nSentence Structure: “While \/ During ~” (Parallel Actions)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Example Sentences:<\/h3>\n
\n\u3000I wash the car while my wife cooks.<\/p>\n
\n\u3000My husband goes out drinking with his friends while I take care of the children at home.<\/p>\n
\n\u3000She still drives even when she is not feeling well.<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0 \u00a0Every day, he often reads the newspaper while eating breakfast.<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0 \u00a0People should not use their phones while driving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n