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Newguest Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Doesn't work/isn't working

Hello

1. I want to return this video camera because it doesn't work. (How about: it's not working)

Should I ask, pointing to the radio, "Does it work?" OR "Is it working?" Why it doesn't work? OR Why it's not working?

How about the answer: "Yes, it works" OR "Yes, it's working"

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Top answer

These are all fine, and may be mixed by the two speakers in conversation. I want to return this video camera because it doesn't work /it's not working. Does it work?

— Mister Micawber

  • These are all fine, and may be mixed by the two speakers in conversation.
  • I want to return this video camera because it doesn't work /it's not working.
  • Does it work?
  • / Is it working?
  • Why doesn't it work?
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These are all fine, and may be mixed by the two speakers in conversation.

I want to return this video camera because it doesn't work /it's not working.
Does it work? / Is it working?
Why doesn't it work? / Why isn't it working?
Yes, it works. / Yes, it's working.
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When you wanna say it is broken down and has a hardware problem you say it doesn't work.
but when you want to imply that it is not working now for example it is off you say it is not working.

Example:
Is the washing machine working?
no it is off. but you can use it. It is free.

Does the washing machine work?
no, sorry. It doesn't work. it is broken down. we shoul
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