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Seoul Brother Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

about the present progressive

In the following sentence, can I use the present progressive instead of simple present? What is the difference between the simple and progressive in the below sentence?

He is helping Hypochondria sufferers’ one day a week.

He helps Hypochondria sufferers' one day a week.

thanks in advance.
  

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The first one may suggest that this is a new or temporary activity. The second one is probably for a long-term established situation. However, the distinction is not totally clear cut.

— GPY

  • The first one may suggest that this is a new or temporary activity.
  • The second one is probably for a long-term established situation.
  • However, the distinction is not totally clear cut.
  • You do not need an apostrophe after "sufferers".
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The first one may suggest that this is a new or temporary activity. The second one is probably for a long-term established situation. However, the distinction is not totally clear cut.

You do not need an apostrophe after "sufferers".
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