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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

difference in sentance

what is the difference between "tables are being backed up on a monthly basis" and
"tables are backed up on a monthly basis"..
  

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"Tables are backed up on a monthly basis" is the better choice in most circumstances. It means that there is a procedure in place to ensure that this happens every month. "Tables are being backed up on a monthly basis" might be used to emphasise that the procedure is in place now, at this time (for example, if it had only just come into effect, or if it was a temporary arrangement).

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  • "Tables are backed up on a monthly basis" is the better choice in most circumstances.
  • It means that there is a procedure in place to ensure that this happens every month.
  • "Tables are being backed up on a monthly basis" might be used to emphasise that the procedure is in place now, at this time (for example, if it had only just come into effect, or if it was a temporary arrangement).
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"Tables are backed up on a monthly basis" is the better choice in most circumstances. It means that there is a procedure in place to ensure that this happens every month.

"Tables are being backed up on a monthly basis" might be used to emphasise that the procedure is in place now, at this time (for example, if it had only just come into effect, or if it was a temporary arrangement).
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