Lesson 125--Using While for contrast

We can use while to direct contrast between things.  This is not the only use for while, but it is the one we will focus on in this lesson.

 

While Jane is smart, Martha is a little dumb.

While Martha has a big smile, Jane has a small one.

Martha is short, while Jane is tall.

Mathew is interested in getting a tattoo of his favourite band, while I am not.

 

Notice that the comma is used in both positions for while.