In general, women are more truthful than men and honesty increases ... we get old

[Lephuoc]

In general, women are more truthful than men and honesty increases ... we get older
A. when
B. while
C. as
D.whereas

C is my choice but I don't know why. Could you please explain it?

[Lephuoc]

as = while. So now I think the answer is A

[Alan]

Hi lephuoc,

I would use 'as' because this describes the gradual process of 'getting older'. 'When' would be used for a short action rather than a gradual one. 'While' is often used for two actions happening at the same time but of a shorter duration than 'as'.

Hope that helps.

Alan
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[Lephuoc]

Many thanks Alan

[Hellofriend]

I would use 'as' because this describes the gradual process of 'getting older'. 'When' would be used for a short action rather than a gradual one. 'While' is often used for two actions happening at the same time but of a shorter duration than 'as'.

can you explain this with example