when you can't concentrate vs when you can't concentrate on

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'When you can't concentrate' is a complete phrase that can stand alone, while 'when you can't concentrate on' is followed by an object or activity that you are unable to focus on. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to emphasize the inability to concentrate in general or on a specific task.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 161 views

This phrase is correct and can be used when referring to a general inability to concentrate.

" when you can't concentrate"

This phrase is used to describe a situation where someone is unable to focus or pay attention to something.

Examples:

When you can't concentrate, it's hard to get any work done.
I find it difficult to read when I can't concentrate.

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Now I know why you can't concentrate.
You can't concentrate if your stomach's full.
You can't concentrate on anything.
You can't concentrate on anything else and it's ridiculous.
I brought you some books on tape, since you can't concentrate to read.
When you can't trust anyone easily nowadays...
Can't concentrate with all these photos.
I can't concentrate with this.
But you can't concentrate on it because you're only thinking about William?
When you can't see, your imagination runs wild.
You know, when you can't remember nouns.
Send for me when you can't stand it anymore.
When you can't ride anymore...
When you can't even make stew right...
Looks like your place when you can't find your keys.
And when you can't communicate, bad things usually happen.
Life is a lot less complicated when you can't hear women.
This is the best when you can't digest.
You know, watch them when you can't.
It's hard to walk very fast when you can't see.

Alternatives:

when you're unable to concentrate
when you have trouble concentrating

This phrase is correct and is used when specifying the object or activity that you are unable to focus on.

" when you can't concentrate on"

This phrase is followed by the specific thing or task that you are having trouble concentrating on.

Examples:

When you can't concentrate on your studies, it's important to take a break.
I struggle when I can't concentrate on writing.

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when you can't concentrate on
Now I know why you can't concentrate.
You can't concentrate if your stomach's full.
You can't concentrate on anything.
You can't concentrate on anything else and it's ridiculous.
I brought you some books on tape, since you can't concentrate to read.
When you can't trust anyone easily nowadays...
Can't concentrate with all these photos.
I can't concentrate with this.
But you can't concentrate on it because you're only thinking about William?
When you can't see, your imagination runs wild.
You know, when you can't remember nouns.
Send for me when you can't stand it anymore.
When you can't ride anymore...
When you can't even make stew right...
Looks like your place when you can't find your keys.
And when you can't communicate, bad things usually happen.
Life is a lot less complicated when you can't hear women.
This is the best when you can't digest.
You know, watch them when you can't.
It's hard to walk very fast when you can't see.

Alternatives:

when you can't focus on
when you can't pay attention to

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