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Zenkg Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Blows / blowing
which of the followings is correct?
- The coconut trees are swaying when the wind blows.
- The coconut trees are swaying when the wind is blowing.
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Different tenses could be used for specific instances. But I get the feeling that you are asking about a general statement of fact that could refer to any time. If that's the case, use: The coconut trees sway when the wind blows.
- Different tenses could be used for specific instances.
- But I get the feeling that you are asking about a general statement of fact that could refer to any time.
- If that's the case, use: The coconut trees sway when the wind blows.
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Different tenses could be used for specific instances. But I get the feeling that you are asking about a general statement of fact that could refer to any time. If that's the case, use: The coconut trees sway when the wind blows.
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