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Soheil1 Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Being

Hi
May I omit 'being' in:
" She was being very romantic when she called him "And". "
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Thanks in advance!
  

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You could, but it changes the meaning slightly. 'Being' suggests that she was doing it consciously.

— Mister Micawber

  • You could, but it changes the meaning slightly.
  • 'Being' suggests that she was doing it consciously.
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You could, but it changes the meaning slightly. 'Being' suggests that she was doing it consciously.
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So 'being' means 'be intending to be' ?Any progressive form implies intention?
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Can we say:
"She was trying to be ......."
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Can we say:"She was trying to be ......."-- Yes, you can say that. It suggests failure at the task.
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What about she was intending to.....?
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