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Why cannot we use until? #1 (permalink) Tue Sep 12, 2006 8:20 am   Why cannot we use until?
 

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ESL/EFL Test #142 "Time clauses: future tense examples", question 3

She's going to look after the cat ......... I'm away on holiday.

(a) until
(b) while
(c) before
(d) before

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #142 "Time clauses: future tense examples", answer 3

She's going to look after the cat while I'm away on holiday.

Correct answer: (b) while
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Why cannot we use until

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Until vs. while #2 (permalink) Tue Sep 12, 2006 12:06 pm   Until vs. while
 

Hi Sara

"While I'm away on holiday" talks about all of the time between the beginning and the end of the holiday.

"Until I'm away on holiday" would mean the time before the holiday begins. I am at home then, so I don't don't need anyone to look after the cat. I can do it myself. :D
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