Use AS: when 2 things happen at the same time. Example: As I was leaving the house, my phone rang.
AS can also mean the same as because. Example: I was hungry as I hadn’t eaten anything all day.
Additional meanings of the word AS
Use WHEN: to talk about the time when something happened in the past or will happen in the future. Example: When I met her for the first time, she was very young.
USE WHENEVER: to mean every time or any time (it’s not important when): Example: Whenever I see her, she is walking her dog. (meaning every time I see her). Ex. 2: We can leave whenever you like (it doesn’t matter when). I’m ready.
AS / WHEN / WHENEVER: Multiple Choice Exercise
Choose the best word to complete the gaps in the sentences below.