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Ol Posted 10 years ago
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Being

She was careful.
She was being careful.

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Ol She was careful. That can refer to her general character. Ol She was being careful.

— Mister Micawber

  • Ol She was careful.
  • That can refer to her general character.
  • Ol She was being careful.
  • That refers to a specific instance.
  • (The first one can also refer to a specific instance.
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OlShe was careful.
That can refer to her general character.
OlShe was being careful.
That refers to a specific instance. (The first one can also refer to a specific instance.

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