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hardly begun before/when

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Yoong Liat
 
Reply Mon 4 Feb, 2008 08:19 pm
The concert had hardly begun before/when all the lights went out.

Which word should I use? I believe it should be 'when'.

Many thanks.
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dadpad
 
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Reply Mon 4 Feb, 2008 08:33 pm
Either would be acceptable Yoong. English speakers would easily understand the meaning and probably not question the sentanc.

"When" is the most acceptable.
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Yoong Liat
 
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Reply Mon 4 Feb, 2008 08:46 pm
Hi Dadpad

My heartfelt gratitude for your guiding me all along.

Best wishes.
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