Jul 7 2009 11:23AM GMT
Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
awhile or a while, Business writing, CIO, lean production, Quiz, spelling
Which is correct — a while or awhile?
Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
awhile or a while, Business writing, CIO, lean production, Quiz, spelling
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Which is correct? Taiichi Ohno studied supermarket operation for _______ before developing Toyota’s rules for lean production. a. awhile b. a while |
Answer: b
Explanation: A while is a period of time; awhile means for a period of time, so “for awhile” would mean “for for a while.”
Taiichi Ohno studied supermarket operation for a period of time before developing Toyota’s rules for lean production.
Sherry Coven explains while vs. awhile on Everything Language and Grammar.
Maeve Maddox also covers the subject on Daily Writing Tips.
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