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Johner Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

I'm sure once they hear what their son did, they will be understanding.

What's the problem with saying: "I'm sure....., they will understand." Why use the continuous tense? They won't keep understanding again and again, it's one-time thing.

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" Nothing. That is also possible. johner Why use the continuous tense?

— RandomGuy

  • " Nothing.
  • That is also possible.
  • johner Why use the continuous tense?
  • It’s not continuous; understanding is an adjective.
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johnerWhat's the problem with saying: "I'm sure....., they will understand."
Nothing. That is also possible.
johnerWhy use the continuous tense?
It’s not continuous; understanding is an adjective.
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Ooops I hadn't looked at it this way. Thanks.
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