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Latest post Wed, Apr 16 2008 1:00 PM by Mister Micawber. 1 replies.
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Vincent Teo  +  501397 Wed, 16 Apr 08 12:04 PM

Can I say,

(a) When John cleaned the ceiling fan, the telephone rang.

(b) When John was cleaning the ceiling fan, the telephone rang.
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Mister Micawber  +  501428 Wed, 16 Apr 08 01:00 PM
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You can say B only.
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