I don't understand the difference between "doing something" and "on doing something". I am going to make up a few examples.
(1) On cleaning up my bedroom, I found my valuable watch.
(2) Cleaning up my bedroom, I found my valuable watch.
Do these sentences have the same meaning? Please explain it. Thank you very much.
What is the difference between "doing something" and "on doing something"?
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Re: What is the difference between "doing something" and "on doing something"?
"On" in this context means "at that moment/point in time".
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Re: What is the difference between "doing something" and "on doing something"?
A better wording would be "While cleaning up my bedroom..."