Understanding 'A While' vs. 'Awhile'

Elizabeth O'Brien from Grammar Revolution explains the difference between 'a while' and 'awhile'. 'A while' is a noun phrase used after prepositions, while 'awhile' is an adverb. The video provides examples and diagrams to clarify usage. Viewers are encouraged to visit the Grammar Revolution website for more resources.

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• The difference between 'a while' and 'awhile'

• The history of English grammar

• The use of punctuation marks

• The importance of reading

How is 'a while' structured grammatically?

• As a verb and a noun

• As a noun and a pronoun

• As an adjective and a noun

• As a verb and an adjective

Why is 'a while' used after prepositions?

• Because it is an adverb

• Because it is a noun

• Because it is a verb

• Because it is an adjective

What is the grammatical role of 'while' in 'a while'?

• Adjective

• Adverb

• Noun

• Verb

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'a while'?

• He left awhile ago.

• We will meet awhile.

• I will call you in a while.

• She waited awhile.

Which of the following is a correct use of 'a while'?

• She stayed for a while.

• We will meet awhile.

• They left awhile ago.

• He will arrive awhile.

Which of the following is NOT a correct use of 'a while'?

• I will see you in a while.

• She waited for a while.

• He left a while ago.

• They talked a while.

What does 'awhile' mean?

• For a specific time

• For an indefinite time

• For a short time

• For a long time

Why can't 'awhile' be used after prepositions?

• Because it is a noun

• Because it is a verb

• Because it is an adjective

• Because it is an adverb

Which sentence correctly uses 'awhile'?

• She will be back in awhile.

• They talked awhile.

• We will see you in awhile.

• He waited in awhile.