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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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They think I'm being honest when I say that.
They think I'm honest when I'm saying that.
What's the difference between these two? Thanks.
They think I'm honest when I'm saying that.
What's the difference between these two? Thanks.
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Hi, The present continuous tense stresses that they are focusing on right now. It implies a little that you may not be honest at other times. Clive
- Hi, The present continuous tense stresses that they are focusing on right now.
- It implies a little that you may not be honest at other times.
- Clive
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Hi,
The present continuous tense stresses that they are focusing on right now. It implies a little that you may not be honest at other times.
Clive
The present continuous tense stresses that they are focusing on right now. It implies a little that you may not be honest at other times.
Clive
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Can I use the second sentence to indicate a general fact? Also, what's the function of the 'being' in the sentence above? Thank you.
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Hi,
Can I use the second sentence to indicate a general fact?
I'd say 'They think I'm honest when I say that'.
Also, what's the function of the 'being' in the sentence above?
It's a present participle, forming part of the Present Continuous tense of the verb 'be'.
Can I use the second sentence to indicate a general fact?
I'd say 'They think I'm honest when I say that'.
Also, what's the function of the 'being' in the sentence above?
It's a present participle, forming part of the Present Continuous tense of the verb 'be'.
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CliveI'd say 'They think I'm honest when I say that'.You'd say this one when want to say that it is a general fact that they always think you're honest when you say that?
They think I'm being honest when I'm saying that.
They think I'm being honest when I say that.
Do these two make sense? Thank you.
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